Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
These countries have generated the greatest number of refugees and asylum seekers. It does not include persons granted permanent status in other countries.
| Country | Number |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2,556,600 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 2,468,400 |
| Somalia | 1,121,700 |
| Sudan | 649,300 |
| Democratic Republic of Congo | 499,500 |
| Myanmar1 | 479,600 |
| Iraq | 401,400 |
| Columbia1 | 396,600 |
| Vietnam2 | 314,100 |
| Eritrea | 308,000 |
1. Includes people in a refugee-like situation.
2. The 300,000 Vietnamese refugees are well integrated and in practice receive protection from the Government of China.
Source: UNHCR, Global Trends 2013
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