UNHCR Belgium Fact Sheet, February 2026

Countries: Belgium, Afghanistan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. According to the Immigration Office, Belgium has received 34,439 applications for international protection in 2025, a 13 per cent decrease compared to 2024. The total recognition rate at first instance stands at 30 per cent. According to the Immigration Office, between January - November 2025, a total of 8,157 people were gran