Myanmar and Iraq Are the Top Sources of Refugees in the U.S.

What we're showing

This graphic breaks down the number of refugees who have come to the U.S. from between 2001 and 2022.

Key takeaway

Myanmar, Iraq, and Somalia account for 40% of the total, while the top 10 collectively account for 77%.

Context

Myanmar (formerly Burma) has a long history of domestic conflicts, leading to the displacement of its people. According to the CDC, large amounts of Burmese refugees resettled in the U.S. between 2008 and 2014.

Iraq has also experienced decades of conflict in recent history, including the rise of ISIS in the 2010s. The U.S. has various programs that help Iraqis resettle in America.