{"page":1,"pages":1,"per_page":"5000","total":14,"source":[{"id":"2","name":"World Development Indicators","concept":[{"id":"Series","variable":[{"id":"SM.POP.OPIP.EO","metatype":[{"id":"Dataset","value":"WB_WDI"},{"id":"Developmentrelevance","value":"Data on other people in need of international protection is essential for identifying and responding to the needs of individuals who fall outside traditional refugee definitions but still require protection and assistance. This data is crucial for initiatives like the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) broader protection strategies and supports the World Bank’s work on mixed migration flows, where displaced populations and migrants are addressed through integrated approaches. The data also plays a key role in informing policy discussions at international forums, such as the UN General Assembly, where member states explore comprehensive protection frameworks for vulnerable groups."},{"id":"IndicatorName","value":"Other people in need of international protection by country or territory of origin"},{"id":"License_Type","value":"CC BY-4.0"},{"id":"License_URL","value":"https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by"},{"id":"Limitationsandexceptions","value":"The definitions of people included in this category can be inconsistent across countries in the data that is collected and reported, affecting its comparability across contexts."},{"id":"Longdefinition","value":"Other people in need of international protection refer to people who are outside their country or territory of origin, typically because they have been forcibly displaced across international borders, who have not been reported under other categories (including asylum-seekers and refugees) but who likely need international protection, including protection against forced return, as well as access to basic services on a temporary or longer-term basis."},{"id":"Periodicity","value":"Annual"},{"id":"Referenceperiod","value":"2018-2025"},{"id":"Shortdefinition","value":"Other people in need of international protection refer to people who are outside their country or territory of origin, typically because they have been forcibly displaced across international borders, who have not been reported under other categories (including asylum-seekers and refugees) but who likely need international protection, including protection against forced return, as well as access to basic services on a temporary or longer-term basis."},{"id":"Source","value":"Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), uri: https://www.unhcr.org/refugee-statistics/download"},{"id":"Statisticalconceptandmethodology","value":"Methodology: Data collection on other people in need of international protection involves methodologies similar to those used for refugees and asylum-seekers. \u000a\u000a\u000a\u000aData is primarily collected through administrative records, which track the number of individuals identified as needing international protection but who do not fall under the traditional definitions of refugees or asylum-seekers. These records are often supplemented by data from humanitarian operations and targeted surveys conducted in areas experiencing large-scale displacement.\u000a\u000a\u000a\u000aSince 2018, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expanded its statistical frameworks to include this category, reflecting the growing recognition of the diverse forms of displacement and protection needs that exist beyond the traditional categories. The methodology for collecting and reporting data on these populations ensures that they are accurately represented in global statistics, and are comprehensive and comparable across different regions and timeframes, supporting more targeted and effective protection responses."},{"id":"Topic","value":"Social Protection & Labor: Migration"},{"id":"Unitofmeasure","value":"Number"}]}]}]}]}