In 2024, 374,971 refugees and migrants entered Honduras and registered with INM, which is the second highest number after 2023, and 24% more entries than Panama through the Darien (302,203 people). In 2024, 53% were women, girls and boys, which is an increase of 6% compared to the previous year.

As not all people entering the country irregularly register with the authorities, UNHCR and its partners estimate that more than 450,000 refugees and migrants entered Honduras in 2024.

At least 31% of the individuals in mixed movements interviewed reported having international protection needs because they had to flee their country of origin due to violence or persecution.

The countries reporting the highest rates of generalized violence as one of the reasons for leaving their country of origin are Colombia (35%), Ecuador (31%), and Venezuela (30%).

43% of the people reported having suered some form of mistreatment or abuse during their journey from their country of origin or last residence to Honduras. 15% stated that they suered mistreatment or abuse at the border or within Honduras, of which 32% were traveling with children.

The main needs of refugee and migrant children and adolescents, according to their caretakers, are access to food (52%), clothing (37%), medical assistance and medicines (28%), and food supplements or vitamins (17%).

7 65% of children and adolescents did not have access to education for at least a month or more. In addition, 28% of infants under 5 years did not have a complete vaccination schedule.