Some of the worst crises involving displaced people since World War II
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World War II (1939-1945)
60 million displaced people
The Second World War resulted in an estimated 60 million displaced. That included roughly 12 million Germans, many of whom were forced to leave their homeland when large chunks of Germany's eastern borders were annexed to Poland. Many ethnic Germans were also expelled or chose to leave their homes in Eastern Europe.
German women preparing to leave the town of Aachen in 1944. PHOTO: RAMAGE/KEYSTONE/GETTY IMAGES
60 million displaced people
The Second World War resulted in an estimated 60 million displaced. That included roughly 12 million Germans, many of whom were forced to leave their homeland when large chunks of Germany's eastern borders were annexed to Poland. Many ethnic Germans were also expelled or chose to leave their homes in Eastern Europe.
German women preparing to leave the town of Aachen in 1944. PHOTO: RAMAGE/KEYSTONE/GETTY IMAGES
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Syria (2011-present)
11.6 million displaced people
The continuing conflict and Islamic State offensive forced 1.5 million people to flee abroad in 2014, mainly to neighboring countries. The number of Syrian refugees now exceeds 4 million and another 7.6 million are internally displaced.
People waiting in the Turkish capital of Istanbul for buses to the Greek border in 2015. PHOTO: YASIN AKGULYASIN AKGUL/AGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE
11.6 million displaced people
The continuing conflict and Islamic State offensive forced 1.5 million people to flee abroad in 2014, mainly to neighboring countries. The number of Syrian refugees now exceeds 4 million and another 7.6 million are internally displaced.
People waiting in the Turkish capital of Istanbul for buses to the Greek border in 2015. PHOTO: YASIN AKGULYASIN AKGUL/AGENCE-FRANCE PRESSE
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (since 1948)
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Korean War (1950-53)
1 million to 5 million displaced people
Estimates of the numbers of people displaced range widely, with anywhere from 1 million to more than 5 million forced to flee.
People boarding a ship near Masan, South Korea, in 1950. PHOTO: JIM PRINGLE/ASSOCIATED PRESS
1 million to 5 million displaced people
Estimates of the numbers of people displaced range widely, with anywhere from 1 million to more than 5 million forced to flee.
People boarding a ship near Masan, South Korea, in 1950. PHOTO: JIM PRINGLE/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Iraq (2003-present)
4 million displaced people
The Iraq War forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homes. At the end of 2014, there were almost 4 million refugees and internally displaced people.
A Kurdish family leaving Iraq at a checkpoint near Erbil in 2003. PHOTO: PATRICK BARTH/GETTY IMAGES
4 million displaced people
The Iraq War forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homes. At the end of 2014, there were almost 4 million refugees and internally displaced people.
A Kurdish family leaving Iraq at a checkpoint near Erbil in 2003. PHOTO: PATRICK BARTH/GETTY IMAGES
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Vietnam War (ended in 1975)
3 million displaced people
By the end of the two-decade conflict, more than 3 million people were estimated to have been displaced. Many were later resettled in the U.S. and China.
Residents fleeing Saigon in 1968. PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 million displaced people
By the end of the two-decade conflict, more than 3 million people were estimated to have been displaced. Many were later resettled in the U.S. and China.
Residents fleeing Saigon in 1968. PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Former Yugoslavia conflict (1991-95)
2.7 million displaced people
The four-year conflict—Europe’s deadliest since the Second World War—resulted in about 2.7 million displaced.
Residents from the besieged Croatian town of Vukovar arriving in Dvorovi, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in 1991. PHOTO: HASSAN AMINI/ASSOCIATED PRESS
2.7 million displaced people
The four-year conflict—Europe’s deadliest since the Second World War—resulted in about 2.7 million displaced.
Residents from the besieged Croatian town of Vukovar arriving in Dvorovi, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in 1991. PHOTO: HASSAN AMINI/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Afghan conflict (since 1979)
2.6 million displaced people
Starting from the Soviet invasion of 1979, numerous conflicts in the country have caused millions to be displaced. By the end of 2014, there were some 2.6 million Afghan refugees.
Afghans waiting at the Pakistan border in 1996. PHOTO: REUTERS
2.6 million displaced people
Starting from the Soviet invasion of 1979, numerous conflicts in the country have caused millions to be displaced. By the end of 2014, there were some 2.6 million Afghan refugees.
Afghans waiting at the Pakistan border in 1996. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Rwanda (1994)
1.5 million displaced people
The Rwanda 1994 genocide sparked a mass exodus of more than 2 million people from the country, according to the UNHCR. Another 1.5 million people were internally displaced.
Rwandan refugees waiting for food at the Mugunga camp in Zaire in 1994. PHOTO: JAVIER BAULUZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS
1.5 million displaced people
The Rwanda 1994 genocide sparked a mass exodus of more than 2 million people from the country, according to the UNHCR. Another 1.5 million people were internally displaced.
Rwandan refugees waiting for food at the Mugunga camp in Zaire in 1994. PHOTO: JAVIER BAULUZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Somalia (since 1991)
1.1 million displaced people
Since the collapse of the regime of Siad Barre in 1991, Somalia has seen multiple waves of displacement over the years. At the end of 2014, it was the third-highest source of refugees in the world, with 1.1 million.
Refugees in Baidewa, Somalia, in 1992. PHOTO: ERIC BOUVET/GAMMA-RAPHO/GETTY IMAGES
1.1 million displaced people
Since the collapse of the regime of Siad Barre in 1991, Somalia has seen multiple waves of displacement over the years. At the end of 2014, it was the third-highest source of refugees in the world, with 1.1 million.
Refugees in Baidewa, Somalia, in 1992. PHOTO: ERIC BOUVET/GAMMA-RAPHO/GETTY IMAGES
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Central African Republic (2013)
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Sudan-South Sudan (1955-72; 2013)
660.000 displaced people
The first Sudanese civil war between 1955–1972 forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Fresh violence that started in late 2013 has triggered another major flow of refugees, with an estimated 660,000 displaced by the end of 2014.
South Sudanese looking for a meal in Minkaman, South Sudan, in 2014. PHOTO: MATTHEW ABBOTT/ASSOCIATED PRESS
660.000 displaced people
The first Sudanese civil war between 1955–1972 forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Fresh violence that started in late 2013 has triggered another major flow of refugees, with an estimated 660,000 displaced by the end of 2014.
South Sudanese looking for a meal in Minkaman, South Sudan, in 2014. PHOTO: MATTHEW ABBOTT/ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Democratic Republic of Congo (1996-1998)
516.800 displaced people
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire, has suffered two wars since 1996, creating 516,800 refugees by the end of 2014.
Refugees from Zaire arriving in Brazzaville, Congo, in 1997. PHOTO: PETER ANDREWS/REUTERS
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