Syria
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
896000
Immigrant Population
3.6%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
8928000
Emigrant Population
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Syrian Refugees Receive Green Light from U.S. Courts, Mixed Reception from States and Congress
U.S. courts, Congress, and presidential candidates clashed over Syrian refugee resettlement, despite rigorous U.S. security screening and limited terrorism cases.
Syrian Refugees in the United States
There has been significant public debate about the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States via the refugee resettlement program.
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.
Profile of Syrian Immigrants in the United States
Syrian immigrants are more educated and skilled than most immigrants. But high child poverty and low female workforce participation complicate this profile.
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.
Europe’s Migration Crisis in Context: Why Now and What Next?
As Europe struggles to reach a consensus on how to respond to the refugee crisis, the seemingly unending flow of migrants and refugees arriving on its shores is bringing national asylum systems to their breaking point. This article analyzes the context of the crisis, discussing the root causes of the flows, why they are spiking now, and growing protection challenges.
The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Q&A with Demetrios Papademetriou
What explains the scale of Europe’s refugee crisis—and the search for durable solutions?
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.
No End in Sight: The Worsening Syrian Refugee Crisis
A discussion on the situation of Syrian refugees, recent developments in the region, and the U.S. humanitarian response, along with reports from recent fact-finding missions to the region.
Syrian Refugees in Turkey: The Long Road Ahead
Turkey's open-door response to Syrian displacement has grown unsustainable, requiring a shift from temporary protection to long-term integration and burden-sharing.
