As of 2022, Lebanon required 560 million U.S. dollars in assistance amongst countries where the UNHCR distributes zakat funds through its Refugee Zakat Program. Syria had the second highest need at 466 million USD. Tunisia, the country with the lowest need, required an additional 8.5 million USD in assistance.
Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country
(in million U.S. dollars)
Note: Some figures have been rounded for better understanding.
Zakat is an obligatory charity for Muslims whose wealth reaches a specified threshold in a lunar year. The minimum required amount is 2.5% of a person’s total savings and wealth.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
UNHCR. (April 13, 2023). Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/
UNHCR. "Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country (in million U.S. dollars)." Chart. April 13, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/
UNHCR. (2023). Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country (in million U.S. dollars). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/
UNHCR. "Needs in Countries Where Unhcr Refugee Zakat Fund Is Distributed Worldwide in 2022, by Country (in Million U.S. Dollars)." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/
UNHCR, Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country (in million U.S. dollars) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Needs in countries where UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund is distributed worldwide in 2022, by country (in million U.S. dollars) [Graph], UNHCR, April 13, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1456453/worldwide-needs-countries-unhcr-refugee-zakat-fund-distributed-by-country/
