5 Most Refugee-Hosting Countries in the World

3. Jordan

Number of Refugees and Asylum Seekers: 3,062,851

Jordan ranks among the most refugee-hosting countries in the world, accommodating the world’s second-highest number of refugees per capita. Jordan hosts approximately 730,000 refugees from Syria, alongside sizable populations from Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia. Around 81% of these refugees reside in urban areas outside of designated camps. Jordan integrates refugees into its healthcare and education system. Syrian refugees, in particular, have access to employment opportunities in specific sectors.