Republic of Türkiye
Republic of Türkiye
The Republic of Türkiye hosts one of the largest refugee populations worldwide. UNHCR’s Türkiye operation is one of its largest operations globally, with offices and field presence in various locations.
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Key statistics
3.2 million
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
2.9 million
people were registered as refugees in the country at the end of 2024, mostly from the Syrian Arab Republic
$280 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in the Republic of Türkiye are sustained
Since 1960, UNHCR has worked in close partnership with the Republic of Türkiye on asylum and refugee issues. This collaboration was further formalized with the signing of a Host Country Agreement on 1 September 2016, reinforcing long-standing cooperation.
In Türkiye, UNHCR’s key areas of focus include:
- leading and coordinating the efforts of UN agencies in support of Türkiye’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis
- enhancing the protection environment and facilitating access to national social support systems for those in need of international protection
- providing humanitarian assistance to refugees in both camp and urban settings, in close coordination with Turkish authorities
- supporting institutional and legislative efforts to strengthen the national asylum system through capacity-building initiatives.
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
Republic of Türkiye
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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:
Enis Behic Koryurek Sokak, No: 15, Aziziye Mahallesi, Cankaya Ankara, 06690 Ankara, Türkiye
Mailing address:
UNHCR Representation in Türkiye, Enis Behic Koryurek Sokak No: 15/A, Aziziye Mahallesi, 06550 Cankaya, Ankara, 06550 Ankara, Türkiye
Phone:
+90 (312) 4097300
Fax:
+90 (312) 4412173
Email:
turan@unhcr.org
Time zone:
GMT +2
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
Head of UNHCR Field Office in Van
Street and mailing address:
Istasyon Caddesi Terminal 1., Sokak No 40/2, 65000 Van, Türkiye
Phone:
+90 432 223 4858
Facsimile:
+90 (432) 2233244
Email:
Time zone:
GMT + 2
Working hours
- Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
