EU Temporary Protection Statistics for Ukrainians
As of the end of 2025, 4.35 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection within the European Union. According to Eurostat, the number of individuals under this status increased by 24,675 in December 2025, a rise of 0.6%. Ukrainian citizens account for 98.4% of all people granted temporary protection in the EU.
Demographic Profile and Refugee Distribution
The demographic breakdown of Ukrainians under protection is as follows:
- Adult women – 43.6%
- Minors – 30.5%
- Adult men – 25.9%
On 13 June 2025, the European Council decided to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians from 4 March 2026 until 4 March 2027. In October 2025, EU countries issued 74,175 new decisions granting temporary protection to Ukrainians. This ongoing displacement represents one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since World War II.
The countries hosting the largest numbers of Ukrainian refugees are:
- Germany – 1,250,620 persons (28.7%)
- Poland – 969,240 persons (22.3%)
- Czechia – 393,055 persons (9.0%)
In December 2025, the largest increases in the protected population were recorded in Germany (+9,620), Spain (+2,235), and Romania (+2,160). Conversely, the largest decreases were seen in France (-1,250) and Estonia (-470).
Regarding the number of persons under temporary protection per thousand inhabitants, the highest rates are in:
- Czechia (36.0)
- Poland (26.6)
- Cyprus and Slovakia (both 25.8)
The overall average for the European Union is 9.7 persons per thousand.
These figures highlight the protracted nature of the humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict in Ukraine and the EU's sustained efforts to support Ukrainian refugees. The extension of protection until 2027 demonstrates European nations' commitment to providing stability for Ukrainians amid ongoing regional uncertainty. This significant population also has long-term implications for the demographic and social fabric of host countries, requiring continued resources and integration programs.