According to Ugandas Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), between 2008 and 2017 the number of registered Somali refugees in the country soared from 8239 to 41,234, with 43% of the total registered in Kampala and the rest in Nakivale refugee settlement.

How many Somalis live in Kenya?

2,780,502 Population. According to the 2019 Kenya census, approximately 2,780,502 ethnic Somalis live in Kenya. Among these individuals are a number of ethnically Somali international migrants, around 300,000 of whom inhabit the wider East and South Africa regions.

Where is the largest Somali population?

According to US Census Bureau estimates for 2008-2012, the largest concentration of Somalia-born people in the United States is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area (17,320) of Minnesota.

Is Uganda the best place to be a refugee?

Ugandas policies towards refugees have been hailed as progressive. It has even been called “the worlds best place for refugees”.

How many Somalis are in South Africa?

The Department of Home Affairs, in charge of registering refugees and asylum seekers says there are more than 32,000 documented Somalis living in South Africa. But some say this is an underestimate because many more have come into the country illegally.

How many Somalis are in Denmark?

21,204 persons According to Statistics Denmark, as of 2017, there are a total 21,204 persons of Somali origin living in Denmark. Of those individuals, 11,832 are Somalia-born immigrants and 9,372 are descendants of Somalia-born persons. 8,852 individuals are citizens of Somalia (4,730 men, 4,122 women).

Why do people immigrate from Uganda?

Most Ugandans who emigrate go to the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The reasons for migration is based on the low economic remuneration for workers in Uganda and the low political stability of the country compared with the west. Also, many Ugandans immigrated to pursue better educational opportunities.

What are the top 5 refugee-hosting countries?

The ten host countries with the highest number of refugees are:Turkey (3.7 million)Jordan (2.9 million)Lebanon (1.4 million)Pakistan (1.4 million)Uganda (1.1 million)Germany (1 million)Iran (979,400)Ethiopia (921.00)More items

Why are Somalis killed in South Africa?

Dozens of Somalis have allegedly been killed in South Africas Western Cape Province in the past few months in what appears to be an escalating campaign of xenophobic violence. Yet unmotivated violence appears to be on the increase.

How many Somalis are in Norway?

Demographics. According to Statistics Norway, as of 2020, there were 28,554 immigrants from Somalia living in Norway and 14,719 people who were born in Norway to two Somali-born parents. The number of Somalis in Norway has more than doubled since the mid-2000s.

How many Somalis are in Finland?

About 15,000 or so Somalis now comprise Finlands third-largest immigrant ethnic group. Finns have referred to their landing as the “Somali shock.” The report Somalis in Helsinki examines the lives of people from Somali backgrounds in Helsinki.