UNHCR Jordan Representative Yusuf Taha, in a statement to the Jordanian state television Al-Mamlaka, announced that the number of Syrian refugees who sought asylum in Jordan from Syria and have voluntarily returned to their country has reached 200,000.
In an assessment on the occasion of World Refugee Day on June 20, Taha shared data on the ongoing return process that has been continuing since December 8, 2024.
This Year's Return Figures
The UNHCR representative stated that 23,150 people have returned from Jordan to Syria this year alone. Taha said, "The number of those who returned between June 1-13 alone was approximately 2,500."
Return Profile and Demographic Data
Emphasizing that the voluntary return process continues, Taha said that men constitute 51% of the returnees. He noted that 58% of Syrians returned to their country with their families, while 42% moved alone.
Taha stated that 24% of the returning refugees had previously lived in refugee camps.
Refugees Remaining in Jordan
Stating that more than 400,000 refugees continue to live in Jordan, Taha announced that 380,000 of these individuals are Syrian citizens. Taha added that UNHCR continues to support the refugees remaining in the country.