Most refugees were driven to another part of their homeland or had to flee to neighbouring countries (38 million). In these cases they are known as "internally displaced persons". Only 3 % of all refugees worldwide seek asylum. According to the UNHCR, Turkey and Pakistan absorb the most refugees by a long way (status: 07/2015).
The largest proportion of refugees come from Syria, because a terrible civil war has been raging here for years. 11 million Syrians have been driven from their homeland. The most urgent needs of the Syrian refugees are water, food and medical care.