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.
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
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
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Phone:
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Fax:
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Time zone:
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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
