The overall number of displaced people across the globe reached 120 million in May of this year, according to a UNHCR report on global migration trends published on Wednesday (June 12).

Last year, the agency declared 43 emergencies in 29 countries -- the highest number reported in the past decade.

This increase is due to the civil war in Sudan, which started in April last year, as well as fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Myanmar in 2023 that forced millions to flee.

Additionally, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) estimates that, at the end of last year, 1.7 million people in the Gaza Strip -- around 75% of the population.

The number of refugees across the globe has risen to 43.4 million. 73% hail from five countries -- Afghanistan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine and Sudan. Afghanis make up the biggest share.

Iran, Turkey, Colombia, Germany and Pakistan host the largest refugee communities.

The report revealed that most refugees are hosted by countries neighboring those in crisis, and that 75% are living in low or mid-income nations that together produce less than 20% of global revenue.

The 45 least developed nations host over 21% of all refugees worldwide.