Where Iraqi Refugees Go: Host Countries and Resettlement

Neighboring Countries (First Asylum)

• Jordan, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon – historically host the largest numbers, providing shelter, food, and basic services.
• Iran – also hosts a significant population.

Third-Country Resettlement

Many are permanently resettled via UNHCR programs to:

• United States, Canada, Australia
• European nations (Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, etc.)

Destinations shift with geopolitical conditions and resettlement quotas.