How many refugees are there in the world?

According to the latest UN estimate, there are more than 115 million people on the move right now.

More than 115 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and severe public unrest.

The world's refugees are not heading to Europe: most never leave the region

A persistent gap exists between public perception and reality. The data is clear: the overwhelming majority of the world's displaced people are hosted by low-income neighbouring countries, not wealthy Western nations.

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1 in 70 people in the world are now displaced

It is heartbreaking to think that one in every 70 people on our planet is now forced to flee.

These numbers tell a story of suffering and resilience, of people forced to leave everything they know and love in the hope of finding safety and peace.

This is a global crisis that demands our attention and compassion.