Refugees in Fragile States By Country June 2022

The prevalence of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) is a key indicator of state fragility, highlighting the humanitarian crises caused by conflict, persecution, and instability. This dataset ranks countries by their Refugees and IDPs Index, reflecting the scale of displacement challenges worldwide.

Which countries have the highest refugee and IDP pressures?

Ukraine and South Sudan lead with the highest scores of 10, followed by DR Congo (9.8), Yemen (9.6), and Sudan (9.6). These nations face massive displacement crises due to ongoing conflicts and instability, straining resources and humanitarian support systems.

Top 10 countries with the highest Refugees and IDPs Index scores

The following countries report the highest levels of refugee and IDP challenges:

1. Ukraine – 10
1. South Sudan – 10
2. DR Congo – 9.8
3. Yemen – 9.6
3. Sudan – 9.6
4. Central African Republic – 9.5
4. Ethiopia – 9.5
5. Myanmar – 9.2
6. Syria – 9.1
7. Somalia – 9
7. Chad – 9

These nations struggle with internal and external displacement, requiring significant international aid and policy interventions.

Which countries have the lowest refugee and IDP pressures?

Countries like Singapore (0.5), Brunei (1.1), and New Zealand (1.2) report the lowest levels of displacement pressures. These nations benefit from stable governance, minimal conflict, and effective migration policies.

What factors contribute to high refugee and IDP pressures?

Key factors include armed conflict, ethnic or political persecution, environmental disasters, and economic instability. Fragile governance structures and limited resources exacerbate displacement challenges in affected regions.

How do refugee and IDP crises impact fragile states?

Displacement crises strain already limited resources, destabilize host communities, and overwhelm healthcare, education, and housing systems. They also create long-term economic and social challenges, hindering recovery and development efforts.

What strategies can address refugee and IDP challenges?

Effective strategies include international humanitarian aid, conflict resolution, investment in host community infrastructure, and long-term development programs. Strengthening governance and addressing root causes of displacement are critical for sustainable solutions.

What global trends are evident in refugee and IDP pressures?

Countries in conflict zones, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, report the highest displacement levels. Meanwhile, stable and high-income nations often serve as destinations for asylum seekers, highlighting global disparities in the capacity to manage displacement crises.

How do refugee and IDP crises affect global stability?

Large-scale displacement can lead to regional instability, strain international relations, and create security challenges. Addressing these crises through cooperative policies and shared responsibilities is essential for global peace and stability.

Refugees in Fragile States By Country June 2022 (Index, June 2022)

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Rank	Country	Index
1	Ukraine	10
1	South Sudan	10
2	DR Congo	9.8
3	Yemen	9.6
3	Sudan	9.6
4	Central African Republic	9.5
4	Ethiopia	9.5
5	Myanmar	9.2
6	Syria	9.1
7	Somalia	9
7	Chad	9
8	Uganda	8.9
9	Lebanon	8.8
10	Afghanistan	8.6
11	Mali	8.5
12	Cameroon	8.4
12	Jordan	8.4
13	Mauritania	8.3
14	Burkina Faso	8.2
14	Turkey	8.2
15	Burundi	8
16	Mozambique	7.9
16	Niger	7.9
17	Colombia	7.8
18	Haiti	7.7
18	Iraq	7.7
19	Zimbabwe	7.6
19	Pakistan	7.6
20	Libya	7.5
20	Bangladesh	7.5
21	Liberia	7.4
21	Sierra Leone	7.4
22	Kenya	7.3
22	Rwanda	7.3
23	Bosnia and Herzegovina	7.2
24	Djibouti	7.1
25	Serbia	6.8
25	Armenia	6.8
25	Croatia	6.8
26	Eritrea	6.6
26	Sri Lanka	6.6
26	Nepal	6.6
27	Republic of the Congo	6.5
27	Venezuela	6.5
27	Georgia	6.5
28	Nigeria	6.4
29	Azerbaijan	6.3
29	North Macedonia	6.3
30	Guinea	6.2
30	Palestine	6.2
30	Algeria	6.2
31	Ivory Coast	6
31	Malawi	6
31	Moldova	6
32	Benin	5.9
32	Cyprus	5.9
32	Poland	5.9
33	Honduras	5.8
33	Philippines	5.8
33	Gambia	5.8
33	Senegal	5.8
33	Bhutan	5.8
34	Togo	5.7
34	Timor-Leste	5.7
35	Guinea	5.5
35	Iran	5.5
35	Equatorial Guinea	5.5
35	Comoros	5.5
35	Egypt	5.5
35	Mexico	5.5
36	Laos	5.4
36	Hungary	5.4
37	Angola	5.3
37	Guatemala	5.3
37	El Salvador	5.3
37	Greece	5.3
38	Sao Tome and Principe	5.2
39	Nicaragua	5.1
39	Morocco	5.1
40	Madagascar	5
40	Solomon Islands	5
40	Ecuador	5
41	Zambia	4.9
41	Papua New Guinea	4.9
41	Tanzania	4.9
41	Thailand	4.9
41	Costa Rica	4.9
42	Russia	4.8
43	Czech Republic	4.5
43	Peru	4.5
43	Germany	4.5
43	Austria	4.5
44	Indonesia	4.4
44	Bulgaria	4.4
45	Italy	4.3
46	Micronesia	4.2
47	India	4.1
48	South Africa	4
48	Romania	4
49	Cambodia	3.9
49	Lesotho	3.9
49	Kyrgyzstan	3.9
49	Vietnam	3.9
50	Uzbekistan	3.8
50	Tajikistan	3.8
51	Sweden	3.7
52	Montenegro	3.6
52	Cape Verde	3.6
52	Namibia	3.6
53	Ghana	3.5
53	Maldives	3.5
53	Samoa	3.5
53	Brazil	3.5
54	Slovakia	3.3
55	Fiji	3.2
55	Belarus	3.2
55	Saudi Arabia	3.2
55	Cuba	3.2
55	Malaysia	3.2
55	Malta	3.2
55	Switzerland	3.2
55	North Korea	3.2
56	China	3.1
56	Botswana	3.1
57	Guyana	3
57	Denmark	3
57	Latvia	3
57	Belize	3
58	Paraguay	2.9
58	Tunisia	2.9
58	Lithuania	2.9
59	Suriname	2.8
59	Luxembourg	2.8
59	Albania	2.8
60	Antigua and Barbuda	2.7
61	Gabon	2.6
61	Slovenia	2.6
61	Bolivia	2.6
61	Estonia	2.6
61	Dominican Republic	2.6
61	Japan	2.6
62	Bahamas	2.5
62	Trinidad and Tobago	2.5
63	Netherlands	2.4
63	Panama	2.4
63	United Kingdom	2.4
63	France	2.4
64	Seychelles	2.3
64	Turkmenistan	2.3
64	Kazakhstan	2.3
64	Mongolia	2.3
65	United States	2.2
65	Jamaica	2.2
65	Grenada	2.2
66	Belgium	2.1
67	Canada	2
67	Kuwait	2
68	Finland	1.9
68	Barbados	1.9
68	Spain	1.9
69	Uruguay	1.8
70	Israel	1.7
70	Australia	1.7
70	Norway	1.7
71	Ireland	1.6
71	Argentina	1.6
71	Oman	1.6
71	Mauritius	1.6
72	Iceland	1.5
72	Chile	1.5
73	Portugal	1.4
73	Bahrain	1.4
73	United Arab Emirates	1.4
74	Qatar	1.3
75	New Zealand	1.2
76	Brunei	1.1
76	South Korea	1.1
77	Singapore	0.5