With almost 2.5 million registered refugees, Afghanistan remains the second largest country of refugee origin in the world. While Afghan refugees are dispersed across more than 80 countries, an overwhelming 96% of them continue to be hosted by just two countries - the Islamic Republics of Pakistan and Iran.
Where are the Afghan refugees now?
The vast majority of refugees from Afghanistan are living in Pakistan and Iran, which continue to host more than 1.4 million and 780,000 registered Afghan refugees respectively.
Where are Afghan refugees living?
Months after the airlift out of Kabul, roughly 42,000 newly arrived Afghans are still living at seven military bases around the country — including about 8,700 at Fort McCoy alone, according to the Department of Homeland Security.22 Nov 2021
Where are Afghan evacuees going?
Texas, California, Maryland, Florida, Washington, Virginia and Massachusetts are expected to receive approximately half of the evacuated Afghans who remain at the military bases, according to internal State Department projections, which could change.16 Dec 2021
Which country has the most Afghan immigrants?
Iran
How many refugees were there in 2021?
Data on some 4.3 million stateless people residing in 93 countries was reported at mid-2021. The true global figure is estimated to be significantly higher. 73 per cent of refugees and Venezuelans displaced abroad lived in countries neighbouring their countries of origin.10 Nov 2021
Between 2018 and 2020, an average of between 290,000 and 340,000 children were born into a refugee life per year. Some 126,700 refugees returned to their countries of origin during the first half of 2021 while 16,300 were resettled (with or without UNHCR's assistance).10 Nov 2021