Figures at a glance

Afghanistan continues to host an estimated 3.22 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), 1.6 million IDP returnees, some 76,000 refugee returnees who returned in 2023 and over 34,000 refugees, requiring both immediate protection and humanitarian assistance, as well as livelihoods support.

Additionally, the country continues to grapple with multiple humanitarian crises, deteriorating human rights, especially for girls and women, economic instability, and severe climate shocks. In 2024, an estimated 23.7 million people – more than half of Afghanistan’s population – require humanitarian assistance. The political uncertainty in Afghanistan reverberates across the region, demanding sustained attention and humanitarian efforts.