As of March 31, 2026, a total of 4.33 million individuals who fled Ukraine due to the ongoing war held temporary protection status within the European Union, according to official data from Eurostat. Compared to the end of February, the total number of people under this status saw a modest decrease of 68,980, or 1.6%.
The data highlights that Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic remain the primary host countries for Ukrainians. Germany hosts 1,274,955 people, accounting for 29.4% of the EU total. Poland provides refuge to 961,405 individuals (22.2%), while the Czech Republic accommodates 379,820 (8.8%). These three nations continue to bear the largest share of the logistical and social responsibility for hosting displaced persons.
The internal distribution of refugees across the EU remains dynamic. While 14 member states saw an increase in the number of people under temporary protection, 13 countries reported a decline. The most significant growth was observed in Germany (+7,480), Spain (+2,665), and Romania (+2,125). Conversely, the largest decreases occurred in Italy (-30,365), the Czech Republic (-19,810), and Finland (-8,080). This shift may reflect a combination of refugees returning to Ukraine or transitioning to different residency permits within their host countries.
In terms of demographics, the highest concentration of beneficiaries relative to the local population was recorded in the Czech Republic, with 34.8 people per thousand residents. Poland (26.3) and Slovakia (26.2) also remain significantly above the EU average of 9.6 per thousand. Regarding the composition of the refugee population, adult women make up 43.3%, minors account for 30.1%, and adult men constitute 26.6%.
As the conflict enters a new phase, European governments are gradually recalibrating their support programs, moving from emergency relief toward more sustainable, long-term integration strategies. Ukrainian citizens currently residing in the EU are encouraged to monitor local legislative updates regarding financial assistance and residency requirements. The resilience of the Ukrainian people continues to be a central theme both domestically and abroad, as the nation navigates the complex challenges of displacement, security, and long-term socio-economic adaptation to life outside of home borders.