The number of registered refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan decreased to approximately 427,000 by February 2026, representing a 2.3% drop compared to the 437,000 recorded at the end of January, according to data from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Refugee Demographics by Nationality
Syrian refugees continue to make up the vast majority of the registered population:
Syrians: 403,548 (94.5%)
Iraqis: 12,309 (2.9%)
Yemenis: 6,089 (1.4%)
Sudanese: 4,270 (1.0%)
Somalis: 322
Other Nationalities: 393
Distribution and Living Conditions
Urban Areas: 343,703 refugees (80.5%) live in cities and towns across Jordan.
Refugee Camps: 83,228 refugees (19.5%) reside in camps.
Zaatari Camp: 49,596 residents.
Azraq Camp: 33,475 residents.
Half of the Refugee Population are Children
Children account for nearly half of the total refugee population in Jordan, totaling 209,467 (49.06%).
Children: 209,467 (49.06%)
Adults: 199,485 (46.73%)
Gender Breakdown: Females represent 48.06% of the total population, while males represent 47.72%.
Geographic Concentration:
The capital, Amman, hosts the largest number of refugees (147,038), followed by Irbid (71,939) and Mafraq (52,803).
Voluntary Returns to Syria
Since December 8, 2024, through mid-February 2026, more than 185,000 Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned from Jordan to Syria.
However, UNHCR noted a significant decline in return rates since the beginning of Ramadan. Between February 22 and 28, only 350 registered refugees returned, marking a 65% decrease compared to the previous week, which saw 1,000 returns.
(Source: Al-Mamlaka TV)
