Ukrainian refugees worldwide 2023

More than 6.3 million refugees from Ukraine were recorded worldwide as of December 31, 2023. Of them, 5.94 million, or approximately 94 percent, resided in Europe. Among European countries, Russia, Germany, and Poland took in the highest number of Ukrainian refugees.

Estimated number of refugees from Ukraine recorded in Europe and worldwide since February 2022 as of December 31, 2023 (in 1,000s)

Characteristic	Number of refugees in thousands
Europe	5,939.4
Other regions*	403.6
Total worldwide	6,343

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January 2024

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Asia, Europe

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as of December 31, 2023

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*As of November 28, 2023.
The source specified the following information:
The total number of Refugees from Ukraine recorded across Europe/in country as of date reflects the estimated number of individual refugees who have fled Ukraine since 24 February and are currently present in European countries. Figures, including disaggregation by country, include refugees from Ukraine who were granted refugee status, temporary asylum status, temporary protection, or statuses through similar national protection schemes, as well as those recorded in the country under other forms of stay (from 24 February 2022), as relevant/applicable. The figures were compiled by UNHCR from statistics by national authorities."

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