Türkiye

Nestled at the intersection of Asia and Europe, Türkiye is an upper-middle-income country with the 18th largest economy in the world. Bordered by five countries, Türkiye hosts the largest refugee population in the world – with 3.77 million Syrian refugees and more than 322,000 from other countries. Although most refugees live alongside the host population of nearly 84 million, there are still around 47,000 living in camps located in the southeast regions.

A temporary EU protection measure grants Syrians access to services such as health care and education, and the possibility to request work permits from an employer. However, it remains challenging for most refugees to find registered employment, forcing many to move to areas where they can access informal work.