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.

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. 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.

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%.

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
 * Aida Nadeem, musician
 * Avar Raza, footballer
 * Mustafa Hassan, footballer
 * Ihan Haydar, drummer in the popband L.I.G.A