Ukraine War: Number of Refugees, by country
CountryNumber of refugees
RussiaRussia1,212,585
GermanyGermany1,139,690
PolandPoland956,635
CzechiaCzechia381,400
U.K.United Kingdom253,160
SpainSpain192,405
ItalyItaly168,840
NetherlandsNetherlands149,015
MoldovaMoldova116,195
SlovakiaSlovakia115,875
IrelandIreland104,315
AustriaAustria84,135
RomaniaRomania78,745
BelgiumBelgium75,055
FranceFrance69,670
NorwayNorway68,060
BulgariaBulgaria67,770
SwitzerlandSwitzerland66,025
HungaryHungary65,585
FinlandFinland65,515
MontenegroMontenegro65,105
PortugalPortugal59,350
LithuaniaLithuania52,670
LatviaLatvia43,825
SwedenSweden42,040
TurkeyTurkey41,665
BelarusBelarus39,900
DenmarkDenmark39,680
EstoniaEstonia38,245
GreeceGreece27,365
GeorgiaGeorgia26,660
CroatiaCroatia24,355
North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia18,915
CyprusCyprus17,270
SloveniaSlovenia10,865
AlbaniaAlbania7,495
AzerbaijanAzerbaijan4,555
LuxembourgLuxembourg4,270
SerbiaSerbia4,245
IcelandIceland3,910
MaltaMalta2,115
ArmeniaArmenia605
LiechtensteinLiechtenstein580
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina215
  • Region: Asia, Europe
  • Time period: as of Mar 2024
  • Published: Mar 2024

Data Analysis and Insights

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 | Published by: Statistico | About Us | Data sources

Top Three Hosting Countries

Russia, Germany, and Poland host the majority of Ukrainian refugees, with numbers reaching 1,212,585, 1,139,690, and 956,635 respectively. These three countries alone account for approximately 43% of the total Ukrainian refugee population spread across the listed nations.

Least Hosted Refugees

At the opposite end, Liechtenstein, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Armenia have the fewest Ukrainian refugees, with 580, 215, and 605 refugees each. Their combined total barely surpasses 1,400, a stark contrast to the leading countries.

Eastern European Countries’ Contribution

Eastern European nations, including Czechia, Poland, and Slovakia, play a significant role, providing refuge to over 1.4 million Ukrainian citizens. This reflects the region's direct response to the crisis, given their geographical and political proximity to Ukraine.

Western Europe's Diverse Engagement

Western European countries such as Germany, Italy, and France show varied levels of engagement, hosting 1,139,690, 168,840, and 69,670 refugees respectively. Germany's significant contribution underscores its leading role in the European humanitarian response.

Significant Contributions from Non-EU Countries

Non-European Union countries like Russia and Turkey also make substantial contributions, hosting 1,212,585 and 41,665 refugees respectively. Russia’s involvement is particularly noteworthy, holding the highest number of refugees among all countries listed.

Small Countries Making Big Efforts

Countries with smaller populations such as Montenegro and Iceland are hosting 65,105 and 3,910 Ukrainian refugees, respectively. These numbers are significant relative to their small domestic populations, highlighting a strong commitment to support displaced individuals.

Nordic Countries’ Participation

Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, and Finland, collectively shelter 175,615 Ukrainian refugees. Their collaborative effort demonstrates the region's solidarity and humanitarian stance towards the refugee crisis.

Variation in Eastern Partnership Countries

Eastern Partnership countries, like Moldova and Georgia, show a wide range in refugee numbers, hosting 116,195 and 26,660 individuals respectively. These figures reflect the varying capacities and geopolitical contexts within this group of countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries host the majority of Ukrainian refugees?

The majority of Ukrainian refugees are hosted by Russia (1,212,585), Germany (1,139,690), and Poland (956,635), accounting for approximately 43% of the total Ukrainian refugee population.

Which countries host the fewest Ukrainian refugees?

Liechtenstein (580), Bosnia and Herzegovina (215), and Armenia (605) host the fewest Ukrainian refugees, with a combined total of just over 1,400.

Terms and Definitions

Ukraine War refers to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine that began in 2014. The major areas of contention are the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, with sporadic battles resulting in a significant number of casualties and displaced individuals.

Refugees are individuals who have been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. They are often unwilling or unable to return to their home country due to the fear of continued turmoil and violence.

Displaced Individuals are those who have been forced or obliged to flee from their homes, but unlike refugees, they remain within their country’s borders. These people often find themselves in a situation where they are reliant on the support of governmental or non-governmental organizations for survival.

Asylum Seekers are people who have fled their country and are seeking international protection but whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. It is crucial to note that an asylum seeker may not be recognized as a refugee, depending on the outcome of their claim assessment.

A Host Country is a nation that serves as a place of settlement for refugees. While it could also be the country of first asylum, often times refugees have to move through multiple countries before they find one that will grant them asylum and allow them to reside.

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are individuals who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters but remain within the borders of their home country. IDPs have largely the same needs as refugees, but their legal status and the protections they are entitled to can differ.

Humanitarian Assistance refers to actions taken to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of natural disasters or man-made crises. This can include providing essential goods like food and water, medical care, shelter, and other necessary support.
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