UNHCR Jordan: Zaatari Refugee Camp – Factsheet, January 2024

Home to almost 78,000 Syrian refugees, Zaatari camp is under the joint management of the Syrian Refugee Affairs Directorate (SRAD) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. As the lead agency for the refugee response in Jordan, UNHCR coordinates activities and services provided in the camp. Since its establishment in 2012, Zaatari has become emblematic of Syrian displacement across the Middle East. The camp’s evolution from a small collection of tents to an urban settlement reflects the needs and aspirations of the camp residents and a transition to a more predictable, cost-effective, and participatory platform for the delivery of assistance.