How many Afghans have returned to Afghanistan since 2023?
UNHCR and UNDP reported in July 2026 that more than 6 million Afghans had returned since 2023.
What the figure or term means
The total includes return movements from neighboring countries under different documentation and protection circumstances.
“Returned” does not mean every movement was voluntary, safe, assisted, or sustainable.
Figures are cumulative and can be updated frequently during major cross-border movements.
Quote the publication date because earlier 2026 UNHCR releases cited 5.4 million.
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A national estimate explains scale; it does not identify which specific household needs assistance or prove the result of one charity program.
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