As of the end of August, 4.43 million Ukrainians were under temporary protection in European Union countries. These people fled due to the Russian invasion, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This figure shows that migration flows into the EU are stable, and temporary protection status (dočasné útočisko) remains the primary means of supporting millions of people.
Slovakia continues to be one of the countries with the highest number of refugees relative to its population. The distribution of aid, changes across various EU countries, and official European data provide a realistic picture of migration.
Where Are the Most Ukrainians with Temporary Protection?
Compared to July, the total number of people with this status in the European Union increased by 3,290, or 0.1%.
Several countries traditionally lead in the total number of Ukrainians accepted:
- Germany has provided shelter to 1,294,555 people, accounting for 29.2% of the total European figure.
- Poland has accepted 939,395 people (21.2%).
- The Czech Republic provided protection to 398,360 citizens (9%).
The Situation in Slovakia and Per-Capita Figures
As of the end of August, there were 149,885 Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia with valid temporary protection status.
When comparing the number of aid recipients to the local population, Slovakia ranks among the highest in Europe. There are 27.7 recipients of protection per 1,000 residents. Only the Czech Republic has a higher rate (36.5 per 1,000 residents), while Cyprus ranks third with a rate of 27.0 (the EU average is 9.8).
Where the number of refugees increased, and where it decreased
Over the course of the month, the situation varied across EU countries. The number of people under temporary protection increased in 24 of the 27 member states.
The largest increases were recorded in:
- Germany (+4,330 people, or +0.3%);
- Romania (+3,440 people, or +1.6%);
- the Czech Republic (+3,135 people, or +0.8%).
At the same time, the number of registered individuals decreased significantly in three countries:
- Poland (-13,665 people, or -1.4%);
- Finland (-6,260 people, or -8.6%);
- France (-2,125 people, or -4.3%).
According to European statistics, Ukrainians account for more than 98.5% of all those who have received temporary protection in the European Union. Among them, adult women account for 43.6%, men for 27.3%, and minors for nearly one-third (29.1%).
