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UN reports 352,000 refugees in Jordan
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan reported that, as of October 1, 2026, the number of registered refugees and asylum seekers reached 352,553 individuals, the majority of whom are Syrians, accounting for 93.5%. Approximately 78.8% of them live outside of camps. Refugees are primarily distributed across Amman, Irbid, Mefraq, and Zarka, with 44,000 refugees in Zaatari Camp and 30,000 in Azraq Camp. Children under the age of 18 make up 51% of the total registered population. About 43,000 refugees are suffering from health conditions, 19,000 children are at risk, and 6,000 require legal assistance. The UNHCR is planning to update the needs reporting mechanism at the beginning of next month, based on the number of individuals.
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