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Egypt

Key statistics

886,468

people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024

638,985

people are registered as asylum-seekers in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from the Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan

$137.7 million

are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Egypt are sustained

Egypt hosts over 800,000 refugees and asylum-seekers from diverse nationalities. Sudanese nationals make up the largest group, followed by Syrians. Other significant populations include individuals from South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Yemen, Somalia, and Iraq.

UNHCR’s five-year strategy in Egypt focuses on enhancing refugees’ access to socio-economic opportunities, promoting inclusion in national systems, and strengthening protection mechanisms. This includes improved case management, targeted support for vulnerable groups such as women and children, and deeper community engagement to ensure transparency and accountability.

UNHCR also prioritizes empowering refugee communities - especially youth - while upholding integrity, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, and ensuring equal access to essential services for all refugees, regardless of nationality, within Egypt’s broader protection framework.

Population and financial overview

Egypt

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Strategy - Country

Strategy

For more information about our work in Egypt:

Are you looking for more data on displacement in Egypt?

Visit the UNHCR data portal for the latest data and statistics on refugees, stateless and other displaced persons.

Visit the Operational Data Portal

 

Visit the UNHCR Egypt website for more information on our work in the area and the latest local news and stories.

Egypt (English) website

Egypt (Arabic) | مصر (العربية)

Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

Visit Refworld

 

Office contact details

The UNHCR Regional Representation in Egypt

Mailing address:
17th Mekka El Mokrama Street, 3rd proximity, 7th District, Behind 6th of October Club, 6th of October City, Greater Cairo, Egypt

Phone:
+20 2 2728 5600

Fax:
+20 2 2737 0265

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +2

Working hours

  • Monday: 08:00 - 15:30
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 15:30
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 15:30
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 15:30
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: 08:00 - 15:30