The decline reflected displaced people who returned home last year in countries including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Syria.
Forced displacement from wars and persecution around the world fell for the first time in a decade, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
The latest data showed the number of people who were forced to leave their homes and remained displaced at the end of 2025 dropped by four per cent to 117.8 million from 123.2 million a year ago, the UNHCR said in a report released Thursday.
Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN
Nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict, persecution last year, UN says
Nearly 118 million people were displaced by conflict and persecution last year, UN says
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The U.N. refugee agency reports that forced displacement due to conflict or persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a…
The U.N. refugee agency reports that forced displacement due to conflict or persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a…
The number of forcibly displaced people dropped for the first time in a decade last year, as more opted to return home despite…
Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday,…
UNHCR reports a decline in global displacement in 2025, but long-term refugee crises and challenges persist for returnees.
