How many refugees from Afghanistan are there?
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Afghanistan: refugees from Afghanistan abroad: year-by-year observations
| Year | Figure | Source and reference date | Dataset |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,671,560 people | as of 2025-12-31 · UNHCR | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics Database, end-2025 figures Refugees under UNHCR's mandate originating from Afghanistan, all countries of asylum. Excludes asylum-seekers and other people in need of international protection. |
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