Number of Ukrainians with temporary protection in the EU falls to 4.37 million

September 2026 statistics

The number of Ukrainians residing in the European Union with temporary protection status has decreased. According to data from the EU statistical office Eurostat, this figure fell by 61,000 people in September 2026.

The total number of Ukrainian citizens with this status in EU countries stands at 4.37 million.

Geography of changes

The most significant reduction was recorded in Poland. There, 80,850 people, or 8.7%, lost their status. In Czechia, the figure dropped by 6,670 people.

The decline in figures in Poland is not linked to people leaving, but to the transition to standard residence permits.

Where there are the most Ukrainians now

Germany remains the leader in the number of Ukrainians with temporary protection, hosting 1.3 million people.

Poland takes second place with 858,500 citizens. Czechia is third in the ranking, with 391,700 Ukrainians registered.