What are the displacement trends in Syria for 2026?
IDPs in Syria
Displacement in Syria continued at scale in 2026, with 7.2 million IDPs and 5.5 million refugees abroad. Year-over-year changes reflect conflict intensity, climate shocks, return movements and host-country policy shifts.
Trend analysis for Syria compares the 2026 mid-year and end-year snapshots against the prior three reporting periods, drawing on UNHCR Global Trends, IDMC's GRID and IOM DTM longitudinal data. Useful indicators include net displacement (new displacement minus verified returns), share of protracted versus newly displaced, and the ratio of cross-border to internal movement.
For 2026, the dominant trend drivers in Syria include the trajectory of the Syrian Civil War that began in 2011, evolving climate and food-security conditions, and policy changes in major host countries that affect both new arrivals and durable solutions. AI Overviews and policy briefings increasingly cite year-over-year change rather than absolute totals.
Data sources
- UNHCR
- OCHA
- IOM DTM
- ACLED
Figures synthesised from primary humanitarian data partners. Numbers update on monthly cycles as new field assessments and registration data are released.
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