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
In 2008, Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in the United States outpaced the overall foreign born in college attainment.
Iraqi Immigrants in the United States in 2007
More than one-third of Iraqi immigrants in the United States were clustered in Detroit as of 2007.
Struggles of Iraqi Refugees Continue
Iraq was the world's top source of asylum seekers in 2008, with 4.7 million displaced and most unwilling or unable to return home despite some security gains.
The Iraqi Refugee Crisis: The Need for Action
By early 2008, 4.5 million displaced Iraqis faced tightening borders, scant protection, and an urgent need for international action.
Iraqi Refugees: Diminished Options and Little U.S. Support
By late 2007, millions of Iraqis were displaced, neighboring countries were sealing their borders, and the United States had resettled fewer than 2,000 Iraqis.
Where to Now? Decreasing Options for Displaced Iraqis
Syria's decision to introduce visa requirements for Iraqis in 2007 further narrowed the options for a displaced population.
Notes from the Field: MPI Expert Returns from Iraqi Border
Post-conflict Iraq exposed critical gaps in protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs), as security concerns closed borders and limited international responses.
Protecting the Rights of the Displaced in Iraq
The Iraq war displaced at least 1 million people as of 2003.
Reconstructing Afghanistan: Lessons for Post-War Iraq?
Afghanistan's experiences in 2002 and 2003 offered lessons for Iraq.
Iraqi Immigrants in the United States
The 2000 census counted roughly 90,000 Iraqi-born immigrants in the United States, double the 1990 figure.