Iraq Operation
Operational Overview
Iraq generously hosts around 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers, over 90% of whom live in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I). There are over 260,000 Syrians, predominantly Kurdish, in addition to refugees and asylum seekers from Iran, Türkiye, the State of Palestine, and other countries. Over 60% of Syrian refugees live in urban areas, while the rest are in nine refugee camps. Over 1 million Iraqis remain internally displaced by Da’esh’s insurgency (defeated in 2017), while 5 million IDPs have returned to their areas of origin. There are 25 IDP camps in KR-I, hosting around 180,000 individuals. In areas of displacement and return, many IDP and returnee families continue to face security and protection risks, lack of local integration opportunities, limited livelihood opportunities and financial resources, and lack of civil documentation. Many households face significant barriers to return, especially those with perceived affiliation to extremist groups. UNHCR’s Area Based Programming for Protection and Solutions (A2PS) works within specific geographic areas to promote the sustainable (re)integration of those affected by forced displacement. UNHCR identifies locations where refugees, IDPs and IDP returnees live side-by-side with vulnerable host communities and develops projects that support the provision of quality public services through relevant government bodies, in partnership with development actors.
UNHCR Offices and Areas of Responsibilities
The Area of Responsibility Story Map is a visual representation of UNHCR offices operational areas in Iraq, illustrating the geographical distribution of responsibilities and the impact of our efforts in various regions. This interactive map provides a dynamic overview of our organization's involvement and initiatives, showcasing the scope and depth of our commitment to displaced populations across Iraq.
Total Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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301,606
آخر تحديث 31 Dec 2023
Source - UNHCR
Refugees and asylum seekers population flow
This dashboard illustrates the displacement of refugees and asylum seekers from different countries to Iraq and their geographical distribution among Iraqi governorates, it includes refugees and asylum seekers that have been registered in proGres.
Syrian Refugees Population Trend
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Other Refugees and Asylum Seekers Population Trend
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Registration of refugees (except Syrian) from various countries to Iraq over time
Country of origin | Source | تاريخ البيانات | Population | |
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Syrian Arab Rep. | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 90.6% | 273,258 |
Various | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 3.5% | 10,570 |
Iran (Islamic Rep. of) | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 2.9% | 8,687 |
Turkey | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 2.7% | 8,089 |
Sudan | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.3% | 1,002 |
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Population by Governorate (Non Camps)
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موقع | Source | تاريخ البيانات | Population | |
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Dahuk | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 17.1% | 35,824 |
Sulaymaniyah | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 14.1% | 29,653 |
Erbil | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 52.6% | 110,595 |
Anbar | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.8% | 1,693 |
Baghdad | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 7.8% | 16,298 |
Kirkuk | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 1.1% | 2,412 |
Najaf | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 1.1% | 2,356 |
Diyala | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.5% | 960 |
Kerbala | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 1.3% | 2,770 |
Ninewa | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 2.3% | 4,771 |
Basrah | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.6% | 1,243 |
Babil | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.1% | 165 |
Missan | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.0% | 73 |
Muthanna | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.0% | 10 |
Qadissiya | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.0% | 64 |
Salah al-Din | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.3% | 548 |
Thi-Qar | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.3% | 578 |
Wassit | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.0% | 46 |
Refugees and Asylum Seekers by Camps
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موقع | Source | تاريخ البيانات | Population | |
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Domiz 1 Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 31.0% | 28,419 |
Darashakran Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 12.8% | 11,736 |
Gawilan Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 12.7% | 11,586 |
Domiz 2 Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 10.9% | 9,980 |
Arbat Permenant Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 10.4% | 9,555 |
Qushtapa Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 9.4% | 8,625 |
Kawergosk Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 8.8% | 8,088 |
Basirma Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 2.0% | 1,852 |
Akre Settlement | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 1.0% | 951 |
Bardarash Camp | UNHCR | 31 Dec 2023 | 0.8% | 755 |
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Age/Gender Breakdown
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Source - UNHCR
Total Internally Displaced Persons
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1,142,014
آخر تحديث 31 Aug 2023
Source - IOM
IDPs by Governorate
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موقع | Source | تاريخ البيانات | Population | |
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Dahuk | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 21.0% | 240,300 |
Sulaymaniyah | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 11.6% | 132,607 |
Erbil | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 20.0% | 228,914 |
Anbar | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 3.1% | 34,968 |
Baghdad | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 2.3% | 26,634 |
Kirkuk | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 8.1% | 92,664 |
Najaf | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.7% | 7,494 |
Diyala | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 3.9% | 44,094 |
Kerbala | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.9% | 10,230 |
Ninewa | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 21.1% | 241,507 |
Basrah | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.4% | 4,854 |
Babil | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 1.4% | 16,248 |
Missan | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.1% | 1,266 |
Muthanna | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.1% | 720 |
Qadissiya | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.2% | 2,472 |
Salah al-Din | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 4.4% | 50,682 |
Thi-Qar | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.2% | 2,094 |
Wassit | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.4% | 4,266 |
Total IDPs Returnees Population
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4,846,062
آخر تحديث 31 Aug 2023
Source - IOM
IDP Returnees by Governorate
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موقع | Source | تاريخ البيانات | Population | |
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Dahuk | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 0.0% | 744 |
Erbil | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 1.3% | 62,058 |
Anbar | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 31.9% | 1,547,730 |
Baghdad | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 1.9% | 94,296 |
Kirkuk | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 3.9% | 191,292 |
Diyala | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 5.0% | 241,176 |
Ninewa | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 40.3% | 1,953,714 |
Babil | IOM | 31 May 2023 | 0.0% | 1,860 |
Salah al-Din | IOM | 31 Aug 2023 | 15.5% | 753,192 |
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Iraq Map
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External Links
Click here to view Protection Monitoring System Dashboard | |
Iraq SDG Index | |
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index is a benchmarking tool that measures a country's progress towards the 17 globally adopted SDGs Goals. | |
The Sustainable Development Goals in Iraq | |
Our Work on the Sustainable Development Goals in Iraq | |
UNHCR Global Trends | |
UNHCR Iraq - Help for refugees and asylum-seekers | |
Country Facts Iraq
Capital |
Baghdad
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Languages |
Arabic, Kurdish, Turkmen
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Population |
41,179,351
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Area |
438,317 km2
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GDP |
207.89 billion
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GDP growth |
2.8%
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GDP per capita |
5,048.4
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Gini index |
29.5
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Currency |
Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
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Literacy rate |
86
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Funding Requirements
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Total appeal
Date of Funding Data | 18 December 2023 (6 months ago) |
3RP and UNHCR Partners - 2023
Microdata
Iraq Multi Cluster Need Assessment, 2022
Iraq, 2022 MicroData View details | Get Microdata | 0 |Authoring Entity: REACH
Published: 15 May 2023
Results Monitoring Survey, 2022
Iraq, 2022 MicroData View details | Get Microdata | 22 |Authoring Entity: UNHCR
Published: 01 June 2023
Socio-Economic Vulnerability Assessment Tool, 2022
Iraq, 2022 MicroData View details | Get Microdata | 0 |Authoring Entity: UNHCR
Published: 26 May 2023
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