Syrian refugees in Jordan returning post-regime fall

There has been an increase in the movement of Syrian refugees returning from Jordan to Syria since the fall of the regime in December 2024. The number of returnees exceeded 208,000 by mid-July 2026, close to 210,000 by the end of the month. This figure represents approximately 35% of all Syrians registered in Jordan prior to the recent wave of returns. Although returns have slightly decreased during the second quarter of 2026, the overall trend continues, largely driven by the fact that about 70% of refugees intend to return in the future. However, the decision to return remains linked to improvements in living conditions, availability of housing, employment opportunities, and basic services in their hometowns. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) supports voluntary return by providing advice, free transportation, and electronic procedures to facilitate repatriation, emphasizing that return must be voluntary and based on a careful assessment of the situation. Despite over 210,000 refugees having returned, Jordan still hosts around 380,000 Syrian refugees, and the topic of return remains contingent upon the availability of suitable conditions for stability after leaving the kingdom.

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