Displacement survey: Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals 9-17 March

As of 17 March, Moldovan authorities have reported 350,938 arrivals from Ukraine, of whom 317,581 are Ukrainian refugees and 33,357 third-country nationals (TCNs). This report is based on a survey of displacement patterns, needs and intentions commissioned by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with UN Women. Face-to-face surveys were conducted by trained enumerators from CBS-AXA Research at entry, exit, transit points and accommodation centres with Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals. Data were collected and stored through a mobile application. This report presents a short analysis based on the 1,777 interviews conducted between 9 and 17 March 2022, out of which 1,683 were interviewed at four Moldovan border crossing points – Otaci and Palanca (at entry), and Leuseni and Giurgiulesti (at exit) – as well as in three transit locations – MoldExpo, the Ukrainian Consulate, and a bus station in Chisinau, the capital city. Additionally, 94 interviews were conducted in temporary placement centres and private accommodations, using an extended questionnaire based on Displacement Tracking Matrix tool.