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Distribution of refugee population worldwide in 2024, by age group and gender
Refugee population globally 2024, by age and gender
In 2024, about ** percent of all refugees were adults between 18 and 59 years, with the share of men and women evenly divided. Moreover, over ** percent were children below the age of 18 years.
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UNHCR. (June 12, 2025). Distribution of refugee population worldwide in 2024, by age group and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/742528/age-structure-of-the-global-refugee-population/
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UNHCR, Distribution of refugee population worldwide in 2024, by age group and gender ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/742528/age-structure-of-the-global-refugee-population/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Distribution of refugee population worldwide in 2024, by age group and gender [Graph], UNHCR, June 12, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/742528/age-structure-of-the-global-refugee-population/
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