Chile
Chile
In Chile, UNHCR works with the government, partners, and communities to protect and support people in need of international protection, promoting integration, peaceful coexistence, and durable solutions.
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Key statistics
541,230
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
523,727
people were identified in need of international protection at the end of 2024, mostly from Venezuela
$56 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations covered by the Argentina multi-country office* are sustained
*UNHCR’s operations in Chile are managed by the Argentina multi-country office, which also oversees operations in Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational state of), Paraguay, and Uruguay, with needs budgeted jointly.
In Chile, UNHCR works closely with government institutions, partners, civil society, and communities to ensure international protection, support the integration of over 540,000 refugees, asylum-seekers, and others in need, and promote lasting solutions.
Special emphasis is placed on engaging host communities to foster peaceful coexistence, counter xenophobia, and encourage inclusive social dynamics where Chileans and newcomers build stronger communities together.
The operations and activities undertaken by UNHCR in Chile are covered by the Multi-Country Office in Argentina, providing also support to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people in Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
Operations in Chile are overseen by the Argentina multi-country office, with strategy and results reported only at the multi-country level.
Strategy
Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.
Indicators and targets
Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.
Annual Results Report
Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.
Latest updates
Population and financial overview
Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.
Chile
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Populations
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Financial
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Budget and expenditure trend
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Budget by objective
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Expenditure by Outcome Area
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Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
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Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Street and mailing address:
Cerrito 836, piso 10, C1010AAR Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone:
+54 11 4815 7870
Fax:
+54 11 4815 4352
Time zone:
GMT -3
Working hours
- Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
