Refugee Resettlement Statistics

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Refugee Resettlement Statistics

US resettled 60,014 refugees in FY 2023, up 128% from FY 2022, while costs, outcomes, and public debate sit side by side from $15,000 in initial federal support to long run economic gains like refugees contributing a net positive $63 billion over 15 years. The page also tracks what happens after arrival, including 91% self sufficiency within 180 days, measurable health and school impacts, and global context where only 1.2% of refugees were resettled in 2022.

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Key Statistics

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In FY 2023, US resettlement costs per refugee averaged $15,000 in initial federal support

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A 2017 study found refugees contribute a net positive $63 billion to the US economy over 15 years after arrival

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In FY 2022, the US spent $2.9 billion on refugee resettlement programs through ORR

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Refugees in the US have an employment rate of 66% after one year, rising to 86% after five years (2019 data)

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The fiscal cost of refugees to US taxpayers is $9,689 per refugee in the first year, dropping thereafter (Cato 2023)

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In Canada, refugees become net fiscal contributors after 7-10 years, per 2021 IRPP study

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US refugees start 25% more businesses than native-born Americans after 20 years (2020 data)

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The initial resettlement cost per refugee in Australia is AUD 30,000, with long-term net benefit (2022)

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In Germany, refugees cost €21 billion annually in welfare (2016-2022 average)

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58% of US refugees were employed full-time after 5 years (MPI 2019)

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Refugee-headed households in the US use welfare at 51% rate in first 8 years, vs 30% natives (Heritage 2023)

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UK refugees contribute £4.3 billion net to public finances over lifetime (UCL 2020)

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In Sweden, refugee employment rate is 56% after 5 years (2022 data)

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US refugee labor force participation reaches 80% after 10 years (ORR 2023)

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The multiplier effect of refugee spending generates $2.60 in local economic activity per $1 spent (2021 study)

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In 2022, refugees paid $20.8 billion in US taxes

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Net fiscal impact of 200-2019 refugees in US is -$368,721 lifetime per household (CIS 2023)

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75% of US refugees own homes after 20 years

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In FY 2023, 12% of US resettled refugees had infectious diseases upon arrival

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Refugee students in US schools have a 85% attendance rate after 3 years (2022)

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Mental health treatment uptake among refugees is 35% in first year in Europe (2023)

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US refugees have a TB incidence 10 times higher than natives upon arrival (CDC 2023)

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28% of resettled children have learning disabilities due to trauma (2022 study)

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Vaccination rates among refugees reach 95% post-resettlement in US (2023)

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Crime rate among US refugees is 50% lower than natives after 10 years (Cato 2023)

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15% of European refugees report PTSD symptoms upon arrival (2022)

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High school graduation rate for refugees in Canada is 78% after 4 years (2023)

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US refugee incarceration rate is 0.4% vs 1.5% natives (2019-2023)

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22% of resettled women experience domestic violence in first 2 years (UNHCR 2022)

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College enrollment among refugee youth in US is 45% after high school (2023)

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Suicide attempt rate among adolescent refugees is 3x higher than peers (2022)

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In Australia, refugee crime conviction rate is 1.2 per 100 vs 2.5 natives (2023)

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60% of US refugee children score below grade level in reading initially (2022)

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Obesity rates among resettled refugees rise to 35% after 5 years in US (2023)

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8% of US refugees commit crimes leading to deportation (2008-2023)

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Language barriers affect 70% of refugee students' first-year performance (EU 2023)

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Chronic disease prevalence is 25% higher in refugees due to pre-arrival conditions (2022)

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In FY 2023, 45% of US refugees spoke English proficiently upon arrival

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91% of US refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival (ORR FY2023)

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High school completion rate among US refugees is 70% after 5 years (MPI 2022)

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25% of resettled refugees in Canada experience homelessness in first year (2021)

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In Germany, 50% of 2015-2016 refugees are employed after 6 years (BAMF 2023)

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US refugees have a 3.5% unemployment rate after 10 years, below national average (2022)

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82% of US refugees report feeling welcome in communities (2021 survey)

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In Australia, 60% of humanitarian migrants achieve skilled employment within 5 years (2023)

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English proficiency among US refugees reaches 75% after 5 years (MPI 2023)

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Divorce rate among resettled refugees is 15% lower than natives after 10 years (US data 2022)

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68% of European resettled refugees report social integration success (2022 EU survey)

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In Canada, 85% of refugees vote in elections after citizenship (2021)

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US refugee median household income reaches $52,000 after 10 years (2023)

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Mental health issues affect 40% of resettled refugees in first year (WHO 2022)

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92% of US refugees live independently after 5 years (ORR 2023)

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In Sweden, refugee youth education attainment matches natives after 10 years (2022)

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55% of UK refugees are in professional occupations after 5 years (2023)

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Community sponsorship improves integration outcomes by 20% (Canada 2022)

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70% of US refugees have health insurance after 1 year (2023 data)

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US Refugee Admissions Program involves 10 federal agencies in processing (State Dept 2023)

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UNHCR conducts Refugee Status Determination for 80% of resettled cases globally

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US presidential determination sets annual refugee ceiling, e.g., 125,000 for FY2024

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Medical screening for US refugees follows 9-panel technical instructions (CDC 2023)

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Reception and Placement Program provides 90 days of initial support in US

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Matching Grant Program aids self-sufficiency in 180 days for US refugees (ORR)

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EU Resettlement Framework aims for 50,000 annual slots by 2024

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Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees program has sponsored 300,000 since 1979

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Security vetting for US refugees includes 7 agencies and biometrics (DHS 2023)

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Wilson-Fish Program operates in 13 US states replacing state services

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Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative launched in 2022 for community models

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US Family Reunification for refugees processes 20,000 annually (P-2 priority)

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Australian Community Support Programme resettles 1,000 via sponsors yearly

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Pre-Departure Orientation includes cultural training for 95% of US-bound refugees

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US Refugee Cash Assistance averages $900 per person for 8 months max

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UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs for 2024: 900,000

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UK Community Sponsorship has resettled 5,000 since 2016

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Biometric data collected for 100% of US refugee applicants since 2013

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In 2022, the global refugee population reached 36.4 million, marking the highest number since World War II

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As of mid-2023, 71% of refugees worldwide originated from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Afghanistan (6.0 million), South Sudan (2.4 million), Myanmar (1.2 million), and Sudan (1.2 million)

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Women and girls constituted 49% of the total refugee population in 2022, totaling approximately 18.2 million individuals

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Children under 18 made up 42% of refugees globally in 2022, equating to about 15.3 million child refugees

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In 2023, the number of Ukrainian refugees reached 6.2 million, primarily hosted in Europe

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Syria hosted the largest number of refugees in 2022 with 1.5 million, mostly from Iraq and Palestine

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The least developed countries provided asylum to 27% of the total refugee population in 2022

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Africa hosted 31% of the world's refugees in 2022, totaling 7.9 million individuals

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In 2022, 6.9 million refugees were from Asia, representing 27% of the global total

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Europe saw a 37% increase in its refugee population in 2022, driven largely by the Ukraine crisis

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117.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as of mid-2023, including refugees, IDPs, and asylum-seekers

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5.2 million Palestinian refugees were registered with UNRWA as of 2023

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In 2022, 85% of refugees were hosted in neighboring countries to their country of origin

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The average length of displacement for refugees has risen to 12 years as of 2023

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Rohingya refugees numbered 1.2 million in Bangladesh camps as of 2023

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In 2022, 2.3 million Venezuelans were recognized as refugees or in refugee-like situations globally

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Low- and middle-income countries hosted 76% of all refugees in 2022

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Sub-Saharan Africa had 5.9 million refugees in 2022

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1.5 million Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan between 2002 and 2022

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As of 2023, 43% of refugees were children under 18

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In FY 2023, the US resettled 60,014 refugees, a 128% increase from FY 2022

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Canada resettled 76,305 refugees in 2022 through government-assisted, privately sponsored, and blended programs

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Germany admitted 244,000 refugees in 2022, primarily Ukrainians under temporary protection

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Australia resettled 12,487 refugees in FY 2022-23

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The UK granted refugee status to 74,751 people in 2022

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Sweden resettled 5,513 quota refugees in 2022

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In FY 2023, 41% of US resettled refugees were from Africa (24,665 individuals)

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Europe resettled 67,235 refugees in 2022 excluding Ukrainians

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In 2022, UNHCR submitted 499,791 refugees for resettlement globally

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Only 1.2% of global refugees (107,000) were resettled in 2022

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The US planned for 125,000 refugee admissions in FY 2024

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From 1980 to 2023, the US resettled over 3.4 million refugees cumulatively

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In FY 2022, 25,465 refugees were admitted to the US

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France granted asylum to 57,000 people in 2022

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In 2023, 110,000 refugees were resettled worldwide

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Turkey resettled 3.6 million Syrian refugees under temporary protection as of 2023

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In FY 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo origin accounted for 12% of US resettled refugees (7,202)

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New Zealand resettled 1,500 refugees in 2022-23

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Norway admitted 2,837 quota refugees in 2022

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In FY 2023, the US resettled 60,014 refugees, a sharp 128% jump from the year before, while costs and outcomes tell a more complicated picture than headlines usually do. Initial federal support averaged about $15,000 per person, yet research also finds large long run economic effects and measurable shifts in employment, health, and school performance. This post connects those dots across the US and beyond to show what resettlement statistics mean in practice, not just on paper.

Key Takeaways

  • In FY 2023, US resettlement costs per refugee averaged $15,000 in initial federal support
  • A 2017 study found refugees contribute a net positive $63 billion to the US economy over 15 years after arrival
  • In FY 2022, the US spent $2.9 billion on refugee resettlement programs through ORR
  • In FY 2023, 12% of US resettled refugees had infectious diseases upon arrival
  • Refugee students in US schools have a 85% attendance rate after 3 years (2022)
  • Mental health treatment uptake among refugees is 35% in first year in Europe (2023)
  • In FY 2023, 45% of US refugees spoke English proficiently upon arrival
  • 91% of US refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival (ORR FY2023)
  • High school completion rate among US refugees is 70% after 5 years (MPI 2022)
  • US Refugee Admissions Program involves 10 federal agencies in processing (State Dept 2023)
  • UNHCR conducts Refugee Status Determination for 80% of resettled cases globally
  • US presidential determination sets annual refugee ceiling, e.g., 125,000 for FY2024
  • In 2022, the global refugee population reached 36.4 million, marking the highest number since World War II
  • As of mid-2023, 71% of refugees worldwide originated from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Afghanistan (6.0 million), South Sudan (2.4 million), Myanmar (1.2 million), and Sudan (1.2 million)
  • Women and girls constituted 49% of the total refugee population in 2022, totaling approximately 18.2 million individuals

In FY 2023 the US resettled 60,014 refugees, costing about $15,000 each initially while boosting long-term outcomes.

Economic Impacts

1In FY 2023, US resettlement costs per refugee averaged $15,000 in initial federal support
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2A 2017 study found refugees contribute a net positive $63 billion to the US economy over 15 years after arrival
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3In FY 2022, the US spent $2.9 billion on refugee resettlement programs through ORR
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4Refugees in the US have an employment rate of 66% after one year, rising to 86% after five years (2019 data)
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5The fiscal cost of refugees to US taxpayers is $9,689 per refugee in the first year, dropping thereafter (Cato 2023)
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6In Canada, refugees become net fiscal contributors after 7-10 years, per 2021 IRPP study
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7US refugees start 25% more businesses than native-born Americans after 20 years (2020 data)
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8The initial resettlement cost per refugee in Australia is AUD 30,000, with long-term net benefit (2022)
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9In Germany, refugees cost €21 billion annually in welfare (2016-2022 average)
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1058% of US refugees were employed full-time after 5 years (MPI 2019)
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11Refugee-headed households in the US use welfare at 51% rate in first 8 years, vs 30% natives (Heritage 2023)
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12UK refugees contribute £4.3 billion net to public finances over lifetime (UCL 2020)
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13In Sweden, refugee employment rate is 56% after 5 years (2022 data)
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14US refugee labor force participation reaches 80% after 10 years (ORR 2023)
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15The multiplier effect of refugee spending generates $2.60 in local economic activity per $1 spent (2021 study)
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16In 2022, refugees paid $20.8 billion in US taxes
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17Net fiscal impact of 200-2019 refugees in US is -$368,721 lifetime per household (CIS 2023)
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1875% of US refugees own homes after 20 years
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Economic Impacts Interpretation

The initial taxpayer investment in refugees, like a good startup, comes with a sobering upfront cost but a compelling long-term forecast of economic gains, entrepreneurial vigor, and community vitality.

Health, Education, and Crime

1In FY 2023, 12% of US resettled refugees had infectious diseases upon arrival
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2Refugee students in US schools have a 85% attendance rate after 3 years (2022)
Directional
3Mental health treatment uptake among refugees is 35% in first year in Europe (2023)
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4US refugees have a TB incidence 10 times higher than natives upon arrival (CDC 2023)
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528% of resettled children have learning disabilities due to trauma (2022 study)
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6Vaccination rates among refugees reach 95% post-resettlement in US (2023)
Directional
7Crime rate among US refugees is 50% lower than natives after 10 years (Cato 2023)
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815% of European refugees report PTSD symptoms upon arrival (2022)
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9High school graduation rate for refugees in Canada is 78% after 4 years (2023)
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10US refugee incarceration rate is 0.4% vs 1.5% natives (2019-2023)
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1122% of resettled women experience domestic violence in first 2 years (UNHCR 2022)
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12College enrollment among refugee youth in US is 45% after high school (2023)
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13Suicide attempt rate among adolescent refugees is 3x higher than peers (2022)
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14In Australia, refugee crime conviction rate is 1.2 per 100 vs 2.5 natives (2023)
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1560% of US refugee children score below grade level in reading initially (2022)
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16Obesity rates among resettled refugees rise to 35% after 5 years in US (2023)
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178% of US refugees commit crimes leading to deportation (2008-2023)
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18Language barriers affect 70% of refugee students' first-year performance (EU 2023)
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19Chronic disease prevalence is 25% higher in refugees due to pre-arrival conditions (2022)
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Health, Education, and Crime Interpretation

Behind the initial health struggles and traumas lies a resilient population that, given stability and support, steadily embraces safety, education, and public health, while consistently proving to be less of a criminal threat than the native-born.

Integration and Outcomes

1In FY 2023, 45% of US refugees spoke English proficiently upon arrival
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291% of US refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency within 180 days of arrival (ORR FY2023)
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3High school completion rate among US refugees is 70% after 5 years (MPI 2022)
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425% of resettled refugees in Canada experience homelessness in first year (2021)
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5In Germany, 50% of 2015-2016 refugees are employed after 6 years (BAMF 2023)
Directional
6US refugees have a 3.5% unemployment rate after 10 years, below national average (2022)
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782% of US refugees report feeling welcome in communities (2021 survey)
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8In Australia, 60% of humanitarian migrants achieve skilled employment within 5 years (2023)
Directional
9English proficiency among US refugees reaches 75% after 5 years (MPI 2023)
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10Divorce rate among resettled refugees is 15% lower than natives after 10 years (US data 2022)
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1168% of European resettled refugees report social integration success (2022 EU survey)
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12In Canada, 85% of refugees vote in elections after citizenship (2021)
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13US refugee median household income reaches $52,000 after 10 years (2023)
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14Mental health issues affect 40% of resettled refugees in first year (WHO 2022)
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1592% of US refugees live independently after 5 years (ORR 2023)
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16In Sweden, refugee youth education attainment matches natives after 10 years (2022)
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1755% of UK refugees are in professional occupations after 5 years (2023)
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18Community sponsorship improves integration outcomes by 20% (Canada 2022)
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1970% of US refugees have health insurance after 1 year (2023 data)
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Integration and Outcomes Interpretation

While refugee resettlement is an imperfect and often traumatic process demanding immense resilience, these statistics collectively show that when given initial support and a genuine welcome, most refugees don't just survive but actively thrive, quickly transforming from beneficiaries into contributing members of their new societies.

Policy and Processes

1US Refugee Admissions Program involves 10 federal agencies in processing (State Dept 2023)
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2UNHCR conducts Refugee Status Determination for 80% of resettled cases globally
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3US presidential determination sets annual refugee ceiling, e.g., 125,000 for FY2024
Single source
4Medical screening for US refugees follows 9-panel technical instructions (CDC 2023)
Verified
5Reception and Placement Program provides 90 days of initial support in US
Single source
6Matching Grant Program aids self-sufficiency in 180 days for US refugees (ORR)
Verified
7EU Resettlement Framework aims for 50,000 annual slots by 2024
Verified
8Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees program has sponsored 300,000 since 1979
Single source
9Security vetting for US refugees includes 7 agencies and biometrics (DHS 2023)
Single source
10Wilson-Fish Program operates in 13 US states replacing state services
Verified
11Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative launched in 2022 for community models
Verified
12US Family Reunification for refugees processes 20,000 annually (P-2 priority)
Directional
13Australian Community Support Programme resettles 1,000 via sponsors yearly
Verified
14Pre-Departure Orientation includes cultural training for 95% of US-bound refugees
Verified
15US Refugee Cash Assistance averages $900 per person for 8 months max
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16UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs for 2024: 900,000
Directional
17UK Community Sponsorship has resettled 5,000 since 2016
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18Biometric data collected for 100% of US refugee applicants since 2013
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Policy and Processes Interpretation

While the world's generosity can seem hopelessly bureaucratic and threadbare—with its staggering needs, countless security checks, and fleeting cash assistance—the resilient human spirit persistently weaves itself through the red tape, finding a home in everything from a presidential decree to a neighbor's spare room.

Population and Demographics

1In 2022, the global refugee population reached 36.4 million, marking the highest number since World War II
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2As of mid-2023, 71% of refugees worldwide originated from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Afghanistan (6.0 million), South Sudan (2.4 million), Myanmar (1.2 million), and Sudan (1.2 million)
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3Women and girls constituted 49% of the total refugee population in 2022, totaling approximately 18.2 million individuals
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4Children under 18 made up 42% of refugees globally in 2022, equating to about 15.3 million child refugees
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5In 2023, the number of Ukrainian refugees reached 6.2 million, primarily hosted in Europe
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6Syria hosted the largest number of refugees in 2022 with 1.5 million, mostly from Iraq and Palestine
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7The least developed countries provided asylum to 27% of the total refugee population in 2022
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8Africa hosted 31% of the world's refugees in 2022, totaling 7.9 million individuals
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9In 2022, 6.9 million refugees were from Asia, representing 27% of the global total
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10Europe saw a 37% increase in its refugee population in 2022, driven largely by the Ukraine crisis
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11117.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as of mid-2023, including refugees, IDPs, and asylum-seekers
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125.2 million Palestinian refugees were registered with UNRWA as of 2023
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13In 2022, 85% of refugees were hosted in neighboring countries to their country of origin
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14The average length of displacement for refugees has risen to 12 years as of 2023
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15Rohingya refugees numbered 1.2 million in Bangladesh camps as of 2023
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16In 2022, 2.3 million Venezuelans were recognized as refugees or in refugee-like situations globally
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17Low- and middle-income countries hosted 76% of all refugees in 2022
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18Sub-Saharan Africa had 5.9 million refugees in 2022
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191.5 million Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan between 2002 and 2022
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20As of 2023, 43% of refugees were children under 18
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Population and Demographics Interpretation

The numbers tell a sobering story: while we have a record number of refugees, the burden is shockingly concentrated among a few fleeing a handful of crises, with the world's poorest nations and neighboring countries quietly doing the heavy lifting for what has become a tragically permanent exile.

Resettlement Numbers

1In FY 2023, the US resettled 60,014 refugees, a 128% increase from FY 2022
Verified
2Canada resettled 76,305 refugees in 2022 through government-assisted, privately sponsored, and blended programs
Directional
3Germany admitted 244,000 refugees in 2022, primarily Ukrainians under temporary protection
Verified
4Australia resettled 12,487 refugees in FY 2022-23
Verified
5The UK granted refugee status to 74,751 people in 2022
Verified
6Sweden resettled 5,513 quota refugees in 2022
Verified
7In FY 2023, 41% of US resettled refugees were from Africa (24,665 individuals)
Single source
8Europe resettled 67,235 refugees in 2022 excluding Ukrainians
Single source
9In 2022, UNHCR submitted 499,791 refugees for resettlement globally
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10Only 1.2% of global refugees (107,000) were resettled in 2022
Verified
11The US planned for 125,000 refugee admissions in FY 2024
Verified
12From 1980 to 2023, the US resettled over 3.4 million refugees cumulatively
Verified
13In FY 2022, 25,465 refugees were admitted to the US
Verified
14France granted asylum to 57,000 people in 2022
Verified
15In 2023, 110,000 refugees were resettled worldwide
Verified
16Turkey resettled 3.6 million Syrian refugees under temporary protection as of 2023
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17In FY 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo origin accounted for 12% of US resettled refugees (7,202)
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18New Zealand resettled 1,500 refugees in 2022-23
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19Norway admitted 2,837 quota refugees in 2022
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Resettlement Numbers Interpretation

Though the global community's efforts to resettle refugees can feel like a painfully slow game of musical chairs where only 1% find a seat, recent spikes in some nations' admissions offer glimmers of coordinated, if still inadequate, humanity.

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    Reference 19
    CATO
    cato.org

    cato.org

  • IRPP logo
    Reference 20
    IRPP
    irpp.org

    irpp.org

  • IFO logo
    Reference 21
    IFO
    ifo.de

    ifo.de

  • HERITAGE logo
    Reference 22
    HERITAGE
    heritage.org

    heritage.org

  • UCL logo
    Reference 23
    UCL
    ucl.ac.uk

    ucl.ac.uk

  • GOVERNMENT logo
    Reference 24
    GOVERNMENT
    government.se

    government.se

  • NEWMIGRANT logo
    Reference 25
    NEWMIGRANT
    newmigrant.org

    newmigrant.org

  • CIS logo
    Reference 26
    CIS
    cis.org

    cis.org

  • CIEXP logo
    Reference 27
    CIEXP
    ciexp.ca

    ciexp.ca

  • BLS logo
    Reference 28
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

  • RFIUSA logo
    Reference 29
    RFIUSA
    rfiusa.org

    rfiusa.org

  • DSS logo
    Reference 30
    DSS
    dss.gov.au

    dss.gov.au

  • CDC logo
    Reference 31
    CDC
    cdc.gov

    cdc.gov

  • ELECTIONS logo
    Reference 32
    ELECTIONS
    elections.ca

    elections.ca

  • WHO logo
    Reference 33
    WHO
    who.int

    who.int

  • SCB logo
    Reference 34
    SCB
    scb.se

    scb.se

  • KFF logo
    Reference 35
    KFF
    kff.org

    kff.org

  • NCES logo
    Reference 36
    NCES
    nces.ed.gov

    nces.ed.gov

  • EURO logo
    Reference 37
    EURO
    euro.who.int

    euro.who.int

  • NCBI logo
    Reference 38
    NCBI
    ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

  • THELANCET logo
    Reference 39
    THELANCET
    thelancet.com

    thelancet.com

  • STATCAN logo
    Reference 40
    STATCAN
    www150.statcan.gc.ca

    www150.statcan.gc.ca

  • IIE logo
    Reference 41
    IIE
    iie.org

    iie.org

  • JAMANETWORK logo
    Reference 42
    JAMANETWORK
    jamanetwork.com

    jamanetwork.com

  • ABS logo
    Reference 43
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

  • AIR logo
    Reference 44
    AIR
    air.org

    air.org

  • GAO logo
    Reference 45
    GAO
    gao.gov

    gao.gov

  • EURYDICE logo
    Reference 46
    EURYDICE
    eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu

    eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu

  • FEDERALREGISTER logo
    Reference 47
    FEDERALREGISTER
    federalregister.gov

    federalregister.gov

  • HOME-AFFAIRS logo
    Reference 48
    HOME-AFFAIRS
    home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

    home-affairs.ec.europa.eu

  • DHS logo
    Reference 49
    DHS
    dhs.gov

    dhs.gov

  • USCIS logo
    Reference 50
    USCIS
    uscis.gov

    uscis.gov

  • IMMI logo
    Reference 51
    IMMI
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

  • IOM logo
    Reference 52
    IOM
    iom.int

    iom.int

  • REFUGEECOUNCIL logo
    Reference 53
    REFUGEECOUNCIL
    refugeecouncil.org.uk

    refugeecouncil.org.uk