Refugees in Jordan Drop to 379,000
Data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Jordan shows a decline in the number of refugees and asylum seekers to approximately 397,000 individuals as of August 1, 2026. Syrians make up the largest proportion, accounting for 93.9% of the total. Most are concentrated in urban areas, representing 79.1%, particularly in Amman and Irbid, with almost half of them residing in camps, the most prominent being Zaatari and Azraq. The data indicates that children make up more than half of the refugees (50.4%), with cases of serious medical conditions and disabilities. The report emphasizes the importance of continued international support to provide services and protection.
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