As of January 31, 2025, nearly 4.3 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion remain under temporary protection status in the European Union, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Germany continues to host the largest number of Ukrainian refugees, with 1.17 million people (27.3% of the EU total), followed by Poland (993,015; 23.2%) and Czechia (394,985; 9.2%).
Compared to December 2024, the number of people under temporary protection in the EU rose by 25,530 (+0.6%). The biggest increases were recorded in Germany (+8,800; +0.8%), Czechia (+6,360; +1.6%), and Spain (+3,050; +1.3%). Meanwhile, some countries saw declines in the number of beneficiaries, including Denmark (-2,245; -6.1%), France (-660; -1.1%), Austria (-420; -0.5%), and Lithuania (-155; -0.3%).
When adjusted for population size, Czechia has the highest number of refugees per 1,000 residents (36.2 per 1,000), followed by Poland (27.1) and Estonia (26.0). The EU average stands at 9.5 per 1,000 people.
The vast majority (98.4%) of those under temporary protection are Ukrainian citizens. Women make up 44.8% of the beneficiaries, children account for 31.8%, and adult men comprise 23.4% of the total.
The European Council has extended temporary protection status until March 4, 2026, under Council Implementing Decision 2022/382. This decision ensures continued legal status and support for displaced Ukrainians across the EU.
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