Who moves to Iraq
344.5K people have chosen Iraq for relocation — #93 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Iraq? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 85% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Syria | 258068 |
| Türkiye | 20972 |
| Iran | 14747 |
| Egypt | 14705 |
| Palestine | 12337 |
| Jordan | 10581 |
| Sudan | 3881 |
| Yemen | 2049 |
| Lebanon | 1558 |
| Eritrea | 824 |
| Pakistan | 698 |
| Saudi Arabia | 690 |
| Morocco | 599 |
| Somalia | 423 |
| Kuwait | 409 |
| Tunisia | 318 |
| Afghanistan | 318 |
| South Sudan | 301 |
| United Arab Emirates | 293 |
| Russia | 278 |
| India | 237 |
| Mauritania | 204 |
By region of origin
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 89%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Iraq.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 24% to 75%, with Syria increasingly the primary origin.
Syria is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Syria accounts for 75% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 6%.
The share of immigrants from Middle East has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Middle East has shifted from 49.9% to 89.1% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 63698 |
| 1995 | 175951 |
| 2000 | 188245 |
| 2005 | 108955 |
| 2010 | 94007 |
| 2015 | 333494 |
| 2020 | 339648 |
| 2024 | 344490 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Syria | Türkiye | Iran | Egypt | Palestine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4778 | 938 | 14976 | 11075 | 14347 |
| 1995 | 5633 | 17439 | 44953 | 13058 | 73847 |
| 2000 | 5338 | 13885 | 42602 | 12375 | 94124 |
| 2005 | 6209 | 17586 | 17651 | 14394 | 29940 |
| 2010 | 6342 | 17961 | 18029 | 14702 | 13296 |
| 2015 | 252036 | 17514 | 14405 | 14363 | 12051 |
| 2020 | 254441 | 20677 | 14540 | 14498 | 12164 |
| 2024 | 258068 | 20972 | 14747 | 14705 | 12337 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Iraq as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Iraq