As of March 31, 2026, 4.33 million Ukrainian citizens held temporary protection status within the European Union. Germany (1.27 million), Poland (961,000), and the Czech Republic (380,000) remain the primary host nations, accounting for 60% of all beneficiaries. The most significant decrease was recorded in Italy - a drop of 47.4% - due to the simultaneous expiration of residence permits. This was reported by Dengi.ua, citing data from Eurostat.
Total Number of Ukrainians Under Temporary Protection
By the end of March 2026, 4.33 million Ukrainian nationals were registered for temporary protection in the EU. Compared to late February 2026, the total number decreased by 68,980 individuals (-1.6%).
Leading EU Host Countries
The countries hosting the largest populations of temporary protection beneficiaries from Ukraine are:
- Germany - 1,274,955 people (29.4% of the EU total);
- Poland - 961,405 people (22.2%);
- Czech Republic - 379,820 people (8.8%).
When measured by the number of recipients per thousand inhabitants, the following countries lead:
- Czech Republic - 34.8 per 1,000;
- Poland - 26.3 per 1,000;
- Slovakia - 26.2 per 1,000.
For context, the EU average stands at 9.6 recipients per thousand residents.
Monthly Changes in Ukrainian Populations
Across the 27 EU member states, the number of persons under temporary protection rose in 14 countries and declined in 13. The most notable increases in March were seen in:
- Germany: +7,480 (+0.6%);
- Spain: +2,665 (+1.0%);
- Romania: +2,125 (+1.0%).
Significant Declines in March
The sharpest decline occurred in Italy, with a reduction of 30,365 people (-47.4%). This sudden drop is attributed to the mass expiration of permits at the end of the month following the standard annual renewal cycle. Other significant decreases were recorded in:
- Czech Republic: -19,810 (-5.0%);
- Finland: -8,080 (-10.2%).
Demographic Profile of Refugees
As of March 31, 2026, Ukrainian citizens accounted for over 98.4% of all temporary protection beneficiaries in the EU. The demographic breakdown is as follows:
- Adult women: 43.3%;
- Minors: 30.1%;
- Adult men: 26.6%.
