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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One Year On: The Situation for At-Risk Afghans in Afghanistan and Abroad
Marking the one-year withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, experts reflected on the humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, the region, and how to ensure at-risk Afghans can reach safety.
Welcoming Afghans and Ukrainians to the United States: A Case in Similarities and Contrasts
The United States used humanitarian parole to admit displaced Afghans and Ukrainians. But without congressional action, both groups face uncertain futures and no pathway to permanent residence.
Climate Change Compounds Longstanding Displacement in Afghanistan
Decades of conflict and deepening climate shocks are compounding displacement in Afghanistan, with little policy capacity to respond.
From Fear to Solidarity: The Difficulty in Shifting Public Narratives about Refugees
Public solidarity with refugees is fragile. Messaging campaigns often backfire, and durable support requires addressing anxieties, equity, and long-term integration.
Afghan Immigrants in the United States
Afghan immigrants in the United States are a fast-growing but economically vulnerable population, largely admitted through the visa program for those who aided the U.S. military.
Will the Taliban’s Takeover Lead to a New Refugee Crisis from Afghanistan?
The Taliban's return risks deepening Afghanistan's displacement crisis. Whether a large-scale refugee exodus materializes depends heavily on governance, aid, and regional dynamics.
U.S. Government Rush to Evacuate Afghan Allies and Allocate Sufficient Special Visas Comes at Eleventh Hour
As U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, chronic processing failures left tens of thousands of Afghans in limbo, prompting last-minute legislative and evacuation efforts.
A Proxy War on Minorities? India Crafts Citizenship and Refugee Policies through the Lens of Religion
India's Citizenship Amendment Act uses immigration and refugee policy as a tool of religious division, with potentially severe consequences for social cohesion.
Ally or Exploiter? The Smuggler-Migrant Relationship Is a Complex One
The relationship of human smugglers with migrants is shaped by geography, criminal networks, and changing enforcement patterns and policies.
Intensifying Focus on Migrant Returns Takes a More Global Stage
In 2018, migrant returns moved to the global stage, with multiple countries pushing contested repatriations that often returned people to harm.
