8 million Venezuelans were forced to flee the country
85% confidence
MigrationSouth America
Omissions
The UNHCR cites the figure as 'nearly 7.9 million' rather than exactly 8 million
The data represents refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers combined, not solely refugees
The claim does not specify that this is a cumulative figure since the crisis began in 2014-2015
Sources
PrimaryUNHCR - Venezuela SituationThe number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela has reached nearly 7.9 million globally, according to data from governments