How many people were displaced after chernobyl accident?

The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 led to the evacuation and displacement of approximately 116,000 people from the immediate vicinity of the nuclear power plant, primarily from the surrounding areas in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Over the following years, this number increased to around 220,000 as additional areas were deemed unsafe for habitation. The long-term effects of the disaster also contributed to the displacement of more people over time, particularly due to ongoing health concerns and resettlement efforts.