Arab States (UNFPA) vs Lebanon: Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country
Arab States (UNFPA)
5.47 million
in 2025
Lebanon
228,274
in 2025
Arab States (UNFPA) rank
2nd
Lebanon rank
4th
Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country over time
- Arab States (UNFPA)
- Lebanon
How they compare
Arab States (UNFPA) currently reports 5.47 million against 228,274 in Lebanon, a difference of 5.24 million.
That makes Arab States (UNFPA)'s figure about 24.0 times Lebanon's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Arab States (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.
Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 2nd and Lebanon ranks 4th of 21 groups.
Arab States (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab States (UNFPA) | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.29 million | 402,036 | 3.89 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
| 2010s | 5.51 million | 486,498 | 5.03 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
| 2020s | 5.79 million | 442,936 | 5.35 million | Arab States (UNFPA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees under unrwa mandate, by host country, Arab States (UNFPA) or Lebanon?
- Arab States (UNFPA), at 5.47 million against 228,274 in Lebanon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees under unrwa mandate, by host country between Arab States (UNFPA) and Lebanon?
- 5.24 million, with Arab States (UNFPA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab States (UNFPA) and Lebanon?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Arab States (UNFPA) and Lebanon rank globally for refugees under unrwa mandate, by host country?
- Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 2nd and Lebanon ranks 4th of 21 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.