Iraq
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
371000
Immigrant Population
0.8%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
2313000
Emigrant Population
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Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
Nearly 1.2 million immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa lived in the United States in 2016.
Immigrants from Asia in the United States
In 2014, people born in Asian accounted for 30 percent of U.S. immigrants, with high rates of educational attainment, sizable median incomes, and wide differences across origin groups.
Displacement Reaches Record High as Wars Continue and New Conflicts Emerge
Record global displacement neared 60 million as outflows from Syria, South Sudan, Yemen, and elsewhere burdened developing host countries.
The Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Syrian refugee children face severe educational disruption and trauma—nearly half display PTSD symptoms—and need sustained, culturally tailored support in host countries.
Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in 2013 tended to be highly educated, yet faced lower incomes than other immigrants in the United States.
World Confronts Largest Humanitarian Crisis since WWII
In 2014, global displacement due to conflict or persecution hit 51.2 million, the highest since World War II.
Governments Fear Return and Intentions of Radicalized Citizens Fighting Abroad
Governments in 2014 struggled to weigh foreign-fighter security fears against civil liberties, amid ISIS recruitment and lone-wolf attacks.
Syrians on the Edge: The Status of Refugees in Neighboring Countries
A discussion on the effect of the Syrian refugee crisis on Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq.
Responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: A Conversation with T. Alexander Aleinikoff, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
T. Alexander Aleinikoff called for a paradigm shift to focus on refugees’ self-sufficiency.
A Bleak Winter: Providing Needed Aid to Those Fleeing Conflict in Syria
This joint Migration Policy Institute and International Rescue Committee (IRC) event offers insights from a delegation that visited Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey in November 2012.
