War and violence forced 123.2 million people from their homes during 2024. The United Nations reported a small drop to 122.1 million displaced people through April 2025. More Syrians returned home after years of fighting. The refugee agency fears cuts to aid money will hurt millions more people.
Sudan became the worst displacement crisis with 14.3 million refugees and displaced citizens. Syria ranked second with 13.5 million affected people. Afghanistan and Ukraine followed with major displacement problems. Most refugees stay near their home countries rather than traveling far away.
Poor countries host 73 percent of all refugees despite having fewer resources. The UN agency received about the same funding as 2015 despite massive increases. Nearly 10 million displaced people returned to their areas during 2024. Many Afghans went back under dangerous conditions.
Sudan became the worst displacement crisis with 14.3 million refugees and displaced citizens. Syria ranked second with 13.5 million affected people. Afghanistan and Ukraine followed with major displacement problems. Most refugees stay near their home countries rather than traveling far away.
Poor countries host 73 percent of all refugees despite having fewer resources. The UN agency received about the same funding as 2015 despite massive increases. Nearly 10 million displaced people returned to their areas during 2024. Many Afghans went back under dangerous conditions.
