Host to millions

Turkey

The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Syrians fleeing violence and struggling to rebuild their lives in Turkey, which currently hosts the largest refugee population in the world.

Country facts

Total population: 75 million
Rank in Human Development Index: 48 of 191

IRC response

Started work in Turkey: 2013

News and features

World Refugee Day
110 million people displaced around the world: get the facts
A record high of 110 million people have fled their homes in search of safety and stability. This is more than any other time since World War II.
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Syria crisis
How has the IRC been helping since the Syria-Turkey earthquakes?
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Turkey Earthquake
Earthquake near Turkish-Syrian border deepens crisis
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Refugee resettlement
Which countries host the most refugees?
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Rescue Facts
Where are refugees going?
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Press releases

IRC statement on further 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye
February 20, 2023
Türkiye/Syria: IRC warns damaged infrastructure is hampering critical aid supply to catastrophic disaster as it launches emergency response
February 7, 2023

Turkey

Country facts

IRC response

News and features

110 million people displaced around the world: get the facts

How has the IRC been helping since the Syria-Turkey earthquakes?

Earthquake near Turkish-Syrian border deepens crisis

Which countries host the most refugees?

Where are refugees going?

Press releases

IRC statement on further 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye

Türkiye/Syria: IRC warns damaged infrastructure is hampering critical aid supply to catastrophic disaster as it launches emergency response