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2 105 496 Forcibly displaced people
2 062 534 Internally displaced people (IDPs)
42 962 Refugees and asylum-seekers, incl. 94 per cent from Mali
Burkina Faso continues to face one of the most severe displacement crises in the region. As of 31 March 2023, government data reported over 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), reflecting the ongoing impact of insecurity and violence on civilian populations.
In addition, as of 31 December 2025, the country generously hosts 42,962 refugees, mainly from Mali, nearly 70 per cent of whom live within host communities in the Sahel region. In total, more than 2.1 million people remain forcibly displaced across the country. UNHCR, in coordination with national authorities and partners, continues to respond to urgent protection needs while supporting longer-term efforts to strengthen resilience and inclusion.