Afghanistan
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
98000
Immigrant Population
0.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
7529000
Emigrant Population
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Immigrants from Asia in the United States
Immigrants from Asia in the United States are a fast-growing group that tends to be highly educated. But wide disparities in income and opportunity exist across national- origin communities.
Climate Change, Migration & Conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan
In regions where climate change and prolonged conflict intersect, how do compounding pressures shape who moves, where they go, and whether they can return?
One of the World’s Largest Refugee Populations, Afghans Have Faced Increasing Restrictions in Iran
Iran hosts the world's largest refugee population—nearly all Afghan—but decades of deepening restrictions, mass deportations, and rising anti-Afghan sentiment have put millions at risk.
Is the Humanitarian Protection System Falling Apart or Quietly Evolving?
The post-World War II refugee protection system is straining under record displacement, but also quietly evolving through use of temporary statuses and offshore processing.
The State of Global Mobility in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 shut down global mobility during the first year of the pandemic. But 2022 saw a rapid rebound. This IOM-MPI report reveals shifting patterns post-pandemic, from Gulf labor flows to climate-driven displacement.
Iran Faces Dwindling Water and Escalating Climate Pressures, Aggravating Displacement Threats
Iran's worsening water crisis and climate extremes are fueling internal displacement and emigration, while sanctions prevent adaptation efforts and millions of Afghan refugees face compounding climate risks.
Afghan Immigrants in the United States
The Afghan immigrant population in the United States nearly quadrupled since 2010. Many faced high poverty, limited English proficiency, and no clear path to permanent legal status.
Often Shut Out of the Financial System, Refugees and Other Migrants Face Economic Integration Challenges
Millions of refugees were shut out of financial systems, due to barriers ranging from lack of adequate identification to discriminatory practices—undermining integration.
Climate Migration 101: An Explainer
Climate change is reshaping migration globally—but most displacement remains internal and temporary, and no international legal framework protects those forced to move.
External Processing: A Tool to Expand Protection or Further Restrict Territorial Asylum?
External processing can widen or narrow asylum access; whether it protects or deters hinges on design, procedural safeguards, and international cooperation.
