Iraqis in Denmark

Iraqis in Denmark consist of both immigrants from Iraq to Denmark and their descendants, and may hold either Iraqi or Danish citizenship.

Iraqis in Denmark

Total population
32,589 (2017)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Copenhagen, Jutland
Languages
Danish, Mesopotamian Arabic also Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji dialects), Turkish (Iraqi Turkmen/Turkoman dialects), and Neo-Aramaic (Assyrian and Mandaic)
Religion
Predominantly Islam (Shia and Sunni) and Christianity (Syriac Christianity and Catholic).
Related ethnic groups
Iraqis, Kurds, Mandaeans, Assyrians

Demographics

With a total Iraqi population in Denmark numbering of 31,322, there are organizations such as the Iraqi-Danish Culture Days, which is currently organized in the capital of Copenhagen.^[2] They are the largest Arab ethnic group living in Denmark. They mostly live in the capital Copenhagen, especially in the Nørrebro area.

Between 2009 and 2011, Iraqi nationals made up the largest group of unsuccessful asylum seekers in Denmark.^[3]

Socioeconomics

According to Statistics Denmark, as of 2014, Iraq-born immigrants aged 30–64 in Denmark have an employment rate of approximately 31.9%. Iraq-born individuals aged 16–64 also have a self-employment rate of around 17%.^[4]

Notable people

• Fenar Ahmad, filmmaker, producer
• Anja Al-Erhayem, filmmaker, born to Iraqi father and Danish mother
• Mohamed Ali, singer who appeared on Denmark's X Factor
• Tariq Hashim, director^[5]
• Aida Nadeem, musician
• Avar Raza, footballer
• Mustafa Hassan, footballer
• Ihan Haydar, drummer in the popband L.I.G.A

See also

• Iraq portal
• Denmark portal

• Arabs in Denmark
• Denmark–Iraq relations
• Demographics of Denmark
• Iraqi diaspora
  • Iraqis in Finland
  • Iraqis in Norway
  • Iraqis in Sweden