United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania
Since its independence, Tanzania has had a long history of generosity in hosting refugees. The country has consistently been at the forefront of regional peacebuilding efforts, allowing thousands of refugees to return home safely as well as championing other durable solutions.
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Key statistics
244,541
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
176,861
people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from Burundi and the DR Congo
$114 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in the United Republic of Tanzania are sustained
Tanzania has a long-standing tradition of generosity toward people forced to flee, having hosted refugees for decades and played a vital role in advancing peace and stability in the region. By the end of 2024, the country hosted over 210,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, primarily from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The majority – around 80 per cent – live in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps in the northwestern Kigoma region.
UNHCR works in close partnership with the Government of Tanzania, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs, to ensure international protection and pursue durable solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers. Together with government line ministries and NGO partners, UNHCR supports access to essential services and coordinates humanitarian assistance in the camps.
In alignment with the Global Compact on Refugees, UNHCR is also engaged in broader development initiatives that benefit both refugees and host communities. Through the UN Development Assistance Plan and the Kigoma Joint Programme, UNHCR collaborates with other UN agencies to promote resilience, strengthen basic services, and support long-term solutions in displacement-affected areas.
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.
Latest updates
Population and financial overview
United Republic of Tanzania
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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
Office contact details
For information about our operation in United Republic of Tanzania, please contact us through our Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
