Ukrainian refugees leave three European countries: where and why?

Ukrainian refugees began to leave three European countries - Denmark, Italy and France. Why is this trend happening and in which countries is the number of Ukrainians increasing? Read the latest Eurostat data and analysis of changes in migration flows in our article

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In December 2024, the total number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe increased by 25,590 people (+0.6%), reaching 4.26 million. However, in three EU countries, there is a reverse trend - Ukrainians have begun to leave their territory.

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What countries are Ukrainians leaving?

The largest number of refugees left Denmark - 1,995 people (-5.1% of the total number in the country). Italy was followed by 1,310 Ukrainian citizens (-0.8%), and France by 595 people (-1%).

At the same time, the most attractive countries for Ukrainians - Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic - have seen an increase in the number of refugees.

Where are the numbers of Ukrainian refugees growing?

Germany accepted an additional 8,830 people (+0.8%), maintaining its status as the main country for Ukrainians.

Poland accepted another 3,705 refugees (+0.4%).

The Czech Republic granted temporary protection to 3,435 new Ukrainian citizens over the month (+0.9%).

In general, Germany sheltered the largest number of Ukrainians - 1,161,450 people (27.3% of the total number in the EU). Poland is in second place with 991,630 people (23.3%), and the Czech Republic is in third place with 388,625 refugees (9.1%).

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Where are there the most Ukrainians in relation to the population?

In terms of the number of refugees per thousand inhabitants, the leaders are:

1. Czech Republic - 35.7

2. Poland - 27.1

3. Estonia - 25.8

For comparison, the EU average is 9.5 Ukrainian refugees per thousand inhabitants.

The composition of Ukrainian refugees

44.8% - adult women

31.9% - children

23.2% - adult men

Over 98.3% of all beneficiaries of temporary protection in the EU are Ukrainians.

As you know, the European Council has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2026. This will allow refugees to stay legally in the EU and receive the necessary assistance.

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