As of mid-2024, the total number of displaced people worldwide reached a staggering 122.6 million, according to the UNHCR's mid-year trends report.
This figure includes 72.1 million internally displaced persons, 32 million refugees under UNHCR’s mandate, and 6 million Palestinian refugees supported by UNRWA.
Additionally, 8 million people are asylum-seekers, and 5.8 million others are in need of international protection.
Over the past years, the number of displaced individuals has consistently increased, reflecting global crises, conflicts, and instability that continue to force millions from their homes.
The steady rise in the graph highlights the ongoing challenges in managing displacement and humanitarian needs worldwide.