UNHCR United Kingdom

UNHCR United Kingdom

@UNHCRUK

UN Refugee Agency in the UK - Regularly tweeting on refugee protection, asylum and immigration issues. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser #WithRefugees

London, United Kingdom https://www.unhcr.org/uk Joined 2009-04-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

73,342

Followers

3,377

Following

44,251

Tweets

51.5

Avg Engagement

1,072

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @UNHCRUK's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-04-27
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:London, United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,238
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:13.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:37.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,238 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 2,739 likes and 1,657 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status is low, suggesting a mix of public and non-verified followers.

13.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

37.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

44,512

Total Likes

122,365

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

24

75th Percentile

13,298

Top Tweet

0.7

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

48.7%

Original

1.9%

Replies

45.1%

Retweets

4.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.3%

With Media

96.4%

With Links

41.8%

With #Tags

55.0%

With @Mentions

28.8%

With Emojis

237

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.04

Reply/Original Ratio

0.1

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

87.7%

Weekday Posts

12.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#withrefugees (119) #cop26 (80) #ukraine (68) #forcedtoflee (63) #ibelong (60) #endstatelessness (57) #nansenaward (56) #16days (51) #orangetheworld (46) #refugees (42)

Most Mentioned

@refugees (491) @filippograndi (248) @unrefugeesuk (149) @unhcrukraine (71) @unhcrafg (60) @un (50) @kellytclements (42) @resetukorg (42) @unhcruk (30) @antonioguterres (27)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,238 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,577 (49%)
Replies 62 (2%)
Retweets 1,460 (45%)
Quote Tweets 139 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,460 retweets (45% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,238 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes policymakers, journalists, and individuals interested in refugee rights and immigration policies. The account also engages with advocacy groups and the general public.

Average

Audience Quality

24.7%

Suspicion Index

23.3%

Low-Quality %

57

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.7%

Empty Bio

25.4%

<10 Tweets

20.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

49.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

83.3%

No URL

15.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

32,010,592

Total Potential Reach

57

Median Follower Reach

293

75th Percentile Reach

11.2%

>1K followers

1.2%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

51.2%

Creators

5,119 accounts

23.4%

Consumers

2,340 accounts

25.4%

Dormant

2,541 accounts

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

10.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (244) London (167) United Kingdom (139) Afghanistan (105) England, United Kingdom (74) UK (67) United States (58) Kampala, Uganda (50) Glasgow, Scotland (38) Dhaka, Bangladesh (38)

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

903

Protected Accounts

9.03% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,987 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MercedesAMGF1 4,737,107 Formula 1 Team Formula 1, Performance, Champions
@britishlibrary 1,851,352 Library Books, History, Culture
@NicolaSturgeon 1,510,329 Politician Books, Politics, Scotland
@iownjd 765,074 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@MiaFarrow 468,240 - -
@lewis_goodall 334,324 Journalist politics, policy, economics
@marinamaral2 261,552 Digital Colorist history, coffee, digital colorist
@NadelParis 184,636 Musician Music, Production, Writing
@BestForBritain 181,847 Advocacy advocacy, internationalist values, cross-party

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (369) rights (318) human (311) love (261) life (215) social (210) world (163) sheher (158) activist (157) student (156)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (57) #gtto (37) #refugees (23) #humanrights (22) #rejoineu (21) #withrefugees (14) #blacklivesmatter (14) #blm (13) #fbppr (12) #rohingya (12)

6,928

Followers With Bio

3,072

Followers Without Bio

69.28%

% With Bio

30.72%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,238 analyzed

36,853

Combined Engagement

20,121

Total Likes

16,732

Total Retweets

7,371

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Refugee Protection Asylum Policy Immigration Advocacy Fact-Checking Humanitarian Issues
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is profoundly concerned by the asylum bill introduced by the UK Government to the House of Commons today. Our statement here: https://t.co/gyn8sAKqVg Tweet 1/2 https://t.co/l1FC8Ctpl2

2023-03-07
Retweets: 4,856 Likes: 8,442 Engagement: 13,298
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK

Fact checkers @FullFact have examined claims that asylum can be applied for through UNCHR 🔽 There is no mechanism through which refugees can approach UNHCR with the intention of seeking asylum in the UK. There is no asylum visa or ‘queue’ for the UK. https://t.co/qaBDdrT3WI

2023-05-12
Retweets: 4,709 Likes: 7,139 Engagement: 11,848
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK

RT @refugeecouncil: Right now a cruel bill that seeks to turn people fleeing for their lives from war &amp; persecution into criminals is progressing through Parliament. Help us spread the word – please like and share. #NotACriminal #TogetherWithRefugees🧡 https://t.co/ENSsRCGzl

2022-04-04
Retweets: 4,422 Likes: 0 Engagement: 4,422
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK

UNHCR Statement on Asylum Processing and Resettlement to the UK: https://t.co/XdIuLItLX4 UNHCR wishes to clarify that there is no mechanism through which refugees can approach UNHCR with the intention of seeking asylum in the U.K. There is no asylum visa or ‘queue’ for the U.K.

2023-04-26
Retweets: 1,609 Likes: 2,100 Engagement: 3,709
UNHCR United Kingdom
@UNHCRUK

We urge the UK Government, and all MPs and Peers, to reconsider the Bill and instead pursue more humane and practical policy solutions. More: https://t.co/gyn8sAKqVg Tweet 2/2 https://t.co/W6S4a86pu4

2023-03-07
Retweets: 1,136 Likes: 2,440 Engagement: 3,576

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights policy concerns and calls for reconsideration of UK asylum legislation. It emphasizes the importance of accurate information and fact-checking in public discourse. The use of hashtags like #WithRefugees reflects a focus on advocacy and solidarity with refugees.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 73,342
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @UNHCRUK reveals an growing Twitter presence with 73,342 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 51.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025