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عربية – DW
Global refugee counts decline after a decade
The number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide decreased to 117.8 million in 2025 after approximately 14.7 million of them returned to their home countries, marking the second-highest figure since 1965. Their returns were primarily concentrated in six countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Myanmar, amid deteriorating security conditions and basic services in displaced areas. Nevertheless, the number of refugees facing long-term displacement remains high, amounting to 41.6 million people, including six million Palestinian refugees. The current crisis in the Middle East is shaping the profile of displacement for 2026, with temporary displacement affecting over three million people in Iran and Lebanon due to war. Meanwhile, the UNHCR is working to halve the number of long-term displaced refugees by 2035 through support for education, employment opportunities, and encouraging voluntary returns.
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