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Approximately 220,000 registered Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned from Jordan to Syria between December 8, 2024, and August 24, 2026, according to UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesperson Yousef Taha.
Taha confirmed that nearly 45,000 refugees have made the journey back since the start of 2026 alone, noting a sharp uptick following the end of the school year and the arrival of favorable weather conditions.
Full families account for 59% of those returning, while partial family movements make up the remaining 41%. Weekly returns average roughly 1,300 individuals, with daily peaks reaching between 200 and 344 people.
Syrians represent roughly 92% of all registered refugees and asylum seekers in Jordan, making up around 350,000 of the total 375,000 registered population.
Taha pointed out that the vast majority—about 79.1% (300,097 individuals)—reside within host communities and urban areas, while 20.9% (79,226 individuals) live in refugee camps.
To address the growing momentum, UNHCR launched a pilot phase under its voluntary repatriation framework in the Zaatari and Azraq camps. The initiative offers vulnerable households an extra $300 (JOD 210) supplementary stipend on top of the standard one-time assistance of JOD 70 per person. This financial support is designed to cover immediate relocation costs, including transport, document processing, and basic medical needs.