Ukraine: immigration

How many Ukrainian refugees are there?

5,224,131 refugees from Ukraine were counted abroad at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population data, read on 15 October 2026, up from 5,120,036 at the end of 2024.

By host country, Germany hosted 1,173,192, Poland 972,287, Czechia 392,955, the United Kingdom 270,489, Spain 251,276 and Romania 199,461. The figures do not include Ukrainians abroad for work or study who are not registered as refugees.

Official sources: UNHCR population data: from Ukraine · UNHCR population data: Ukrainian refugees by host country, 2025

How many internally displaced people are there in Ukraine?

3,712,000 people were internally displaced in Ukraine at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population data, read on 15 October 2026, up from 3,665,000 at the end of 2024.

Internally displaced people have fled their homes because of the war but stayed inside Ukraine. The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity is responsible for support for displaced people and on 14 October 2026 discussed winter preparations with UNHCR.

Official sources: UNHCR population data: in Ukraine

How many people get Ukrainian citizenship?

130 people were admitted to Ukrainian citizenship by presidential decree in the first half of 2026, according to the State Migration Service's activity statistics. 2,365 acquired citizenship by birth and 265 by territorial origin.

The same report counts 49 people who acquired citizenship under simplified procedures agreed with other countries, 3 restored to citizenship and 101 who acquired it through adoption, guardianship or their parents' citizenship. Courts established Ukrainian citizenship for 59 people.

Official sources: State Migration Service: statistics, first half of 2026

How many refugees live in Ukraine?

1,258 foreigners and stateless people were registered as recognised refugees in Ukraine on 30 June 2026, and 1,101 as people in need of complementary protection, according to the State Migration Service.

The same report counts 305,969 immigrants on record at 30 June 2026, and 2,965 permanent residence permits issued in the first half of the year. UNHCR's population data count 2,370 refugees and 443 asylum seekers in Ukraine at the end of 2025.

Official sources: State Migration Service: statistics, first half of 2026 · UNHCR population data: in Ukraine

How many Ukrainian passports are issued?

1,351,833 passports for travel abroad were issued in the first half of 2026, including by the foreign ministry, according to the State Migration Service's activity statistics. 673,220 ID-card passports were also issued.

The report counts 1,586,492 travel passports processed in the same period, against 1,351,833 issued. 712 passports in the old booklet form were issued. Administrative services at migration offices are suspended during air-raid alerts, the service's site says.

Official sources: State Migration Service: statistics, first half of 2026

How many foreign-born people live in Ukraine?

13.4%: that is the share of people born abroad in Ukraine for 2024, according to the UN Population Division. It was 10.7% in 2015. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 11.7%, and Ukraine placed 25th highest of 52. Worldwide: 49th of 193.

How many people move to Ukraine each year?

The UN Population Division puts net migration in Ukraine at 1.70 million in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 158; Ukraine is 1st highest of 52. Worldwide: 1st of 193.

How many refugees does Ukraine host?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees in the country in Ukraine at 2,370 in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2009, at 7,321; its low point was 2019, at 2,166. Europe & Central Asia median: 62,365; Ukraine is 44th highest of 50. Of 169 countries with 2025 data, 114th highest.

How many refugees come from Ukraine?

In 2025, the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Ukraine was 5.22 million, according to UNHCR. The peak was 5.96 million in 2023 and the low 5,154 in 2013. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 533, and Ukraine placed 1st highest of 49. Worldwide: 1st of 189.

How big are remittances in Ukraine's economy?

According to the World Bank, personal remittances received in Ukraine was 4.6% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 2.7% of GDP (2005) to 11.2% of GDP (2018). Europe & Central Asia median: 1.4% of GDP; Ukraine is 11th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 36th of 127.