Lebanon
Lebanon
UNHCR in Lebanon strives to maintain a dignified protection space for 2 million forcibly displaced amid worsening socio-economic conditions, focusing on comprehensive solutions aligned with global frameworks.
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Key statistics
2 million
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
758,651
people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from the Syrian Arab Republic
$679.6 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Lebanon are sustained
UNHCR's multi-year strategy in Lebanon strives to uphold the dignity and protection of 1.5 million refugees, amidst a challenging socio-economic landscape. Aligned with global frameworks like the Global Compact on Refugees and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the strategy emphasizes the principle of "Leave No One Behind".
Despite UNHCR's expanded assistance coverage, nine out of ten refugee households in Lebanon live in extreme poverty, grappling with hyperinflation and dwindling socio-economic conditions. Escalating poverty levels and competition for resources risk exacerbating inter-communal tensions and shrinking the refugee protection space.
In response, UNHCR's strategy focuses on preserving the protection space, enhancing social cohesion, and enabling solutions for refugees. These efforts include improving access to resettlement and complementary pathways, along with upholding the right to voluntary return in safety and dignity. UNHCR's strategic direction, centered on protecting, responding, empowering, and solving, aims to address the complex challenges facing refugees in Lebanon and ensure their dignified stay and well-being.
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
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.
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Population and financial overview
Lebanon
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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
Street Address:
Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock St.Jnah, UNHCR S&K building, BEIRUT, Lebanon
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11-7332, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon
Phone:
+961 1 849 201
Fax:
+961 1 849 211
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +2
Working hours
- Monday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
