Thousands of Ukrainians currently being safeguarded by Latvia
As of June 30, 2025, approximately 4.31 million Ukrainian citizens have sought temporary protection in EU countries, a testament to the ongoing impact of Russia's full-scale invasion[1][2][5].
The distribution of these refugees among EU nations reveals a significant presence in key countries. Germany hosts the largest share, with about 1,196,645 people (27.8% of the total). Poland follows closely with 992,505 people (23%), while the Czech Republic accommodates 378,420 people (8.8%)[1][2][5]. Other notable host countries, though with smaller proportions, include Estonia, Latvia, and others[1][2][5].
Demographically, women make up the majority of these beneficiaries, with adult women constituting 44.7% of the total under temporary protection. Minors account for nearly one-third (31.2%), while adult men make up about one-quarter (24.1%)[1][4][5].
In terms of relative concentration, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Estonia have the highest ratios of Ukrainian refugees per 1,000 inhabitants. The Czech Republic (~34.7 per 1,000 people), Poland (~27.2 per 1,000 people), and Estonia (~25.1 per 1,000 people) exhibit significantly higher numbers than the EU average of 9.6 per 1,000 people[1][2][5].
The temporary protection framework, activated by the EU, provides immediate legal stay, access to social services, healthcare, education, and employment rights to Ukrainians fleeing the conflict. The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council has extended this protection directive until March 4, 2027[1][2][5].
This data suggests a sustained presence of Ukrainians under temporary protection in key EU states, with a significant proportion of women and children, indicating family displacement patterns rather than only working-age males[1][2][4][5]. Notably, the number of people under protection in Latvia increased slightly from 31,230 in the previous month. The number of persons under temporary protection also increased in Poland (+5,660; +0.6%), Czechia (+4,745; +1.3%), and Germany (+3,805; +0.3%)[1][2][5].
In summary, as of June 30, 2025, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection in the EU stands at approximately 4.31 million. The top host countries are Germany (27.8%), Poland (23%), and the Czech Republic (8.8%). The demographic composition reveals a majority of adult women (44.7%) and a significant proportion of minors (31.2%). The highest ratios of temporary protection beneficiaries per thousand people are observed in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Estonia. The EU-wide average per 1,000 people is 9.6, while the corresponding figure in Latvia is 17.2[1][2][5].
[1] Eurostat. (2025). Temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians in EU countries. Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/temporary-protection/data/database
[2] United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (2025). Ukraine refugee crisis: Overview and statistics. Retrieved from https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/ukraine
[3] European Commission. (2025). Temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians. Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12523-Regulation-on-temporary-protection-for-displaced-persons-or-migrants-from-Ukraine
[4] Council of the European Union. (2025). Council Decision (EU) 2025/1234 of 27 June 2025 on the granting of temporary protection in the EU in respect of Ukraine. Retrieved from https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-15759-2025-INIT/en/pdf
[5] European Parliament. (2025). Temporary protection for displaced persons or migrants from Ukraine. Retrieved from https://www.europarl.europa.eu/legislative-train/theme-119355/title-892637
- The migration of Ukrainian citizens due to the political crisis in their country has resulted in a high number of refugees seeking temporary protection in various EU countries, with key nations like Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hosting the highest shares.
- The distribution of Ukrainian refugees across the EU indicates that countries such as the Czech Republic, Poland, and Estonia have a significant ratio of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants, suggesting a substantial Ukrainian presence in these regions.
