Population figures
Total country population
9,994,992
Forcibly displaced population
Refugees (under UNHCR's mandate):
68,459
Asylum-seekers:
0
IDPs (of concern to UNHCR):
0
Other people in need of international protection:
0
Other
Statelessness persons
26
Host community
0
Others of concern to UNHCR
13
Country context
Hungary, located in Central Europe, shares borders with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. As a member of the European Union, Hungary is bound by EU legislation and international treaties concerning the protection of refugees, stateless persons, and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Hungary has ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, as well as the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. However, the implementation of these instruments has been subject to national legislative changes and EU legal proceedings. In 2024, the European Court of Justice fined Hungary for non-compliance with EU asylum laws, citing deliberate evasion and unlawful removal of denied asylum seekers.
...Access to asylum procedures in Hungary has been restricted since 2020, with a law preventing asylum seekers from lodging protection claims within the country. This has resulted in a significant decrease in asylum applications, with only 30 received in 2023. In response to the conflict in Ukraine, Hungary has extended Temporary Protection status to Ukrainian nationals, valid until March 4, 2026. This status provides temporary residence and access to certain rights and services, facilitating the integration of displaced persons from Ukraine.
Hungary has not established a dedicated statelessness determination procedure. Stateless individuals without legal recognition or status are not entitled to work legally and may face significant barriers in finding employment. Efforts to enhance birth registration and address statelessness have been encouraged, particularly during Hungary's EU Presidency in 2024. The Global Alliance to End Statelessness, launched in October 2024, aims to drive joint efforts to ensure everyone enjoys the right to a nationality, with Hungary's participation being pivotal.
Hungary does not have a significant population of IDPs. The country's legal framework does not include specific provisions for the protection and assistance of IDPs. However, Hungary's participation in the EU and adherence to EU legislation implies a commitment to the protection of IDPs within its borders.
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