MPM Türkiye Overview of Migrant Situation: Migrant Presence Monitoring Quarterly Report Q2 – April, May, June 2024 – Türkiye
BACKGROUND AND KEY FINDINGS
According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), there are more than 4.4 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory, 3.4 million of whom are seeking international protection. Most are Syrians (3,111,0471 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status. Another group of foreigners are international protection applicants and holders mainly from Iraq, Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ukraine. According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were 258,4162 refugees and asylum-seekers in Türkiye as of 2023.
In addition, there are 1,113,3153 foreign nationals present in Türkiye, holding residence permits. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, this is a decrease of 16,643 individuals.
According to PMM, 50,8934 migrants in irregular situation of different nationalities were apprehended in Türkiye in the second quarter. This figure was 58,760 in the previous reporting period (Q1) of 2024