A comprehensive picture of well-being is provided by the Multi dimensional Poverty Index. This measure assesses deprivation in several areas. People who have been forcibly displaced are often affected by a high level of poverty.

Further information is available on the situation of refugees in certain countries. The results of a study show that a large portion of the population is poor or at risk of falling into poverty. Details on the specific challenges faced by refugees and host communities can be found in a thematic brief, which discusses the key issues and provides more information on the topic.