Refugees return in record count; Displacement reverses in 10 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Forced displacement declined globally for the first time in a decade in 2025, with 14.7 million displaced people returning to their home countries, according to the UNHCR.

• Forced displacement worldwide declined for the first time in 10 years in 2025.
• 14.7 million displaced people returned to their countries or areas in 2025, including 4.4 million refugees and 10.3 million internally displaced persons.
• Refugee numbers decreased by 3% in 2025 to 41.6 million, with 46,000 stateless persons gaining citizenship.