5 Countries with the Most Refugees in the U.S.

3. Burma

Number of Refugee Arrival: 2,141

The conflict between the Myanmar army and armed ethnic minorities in the country has led to Burmese refugees seeking shelter in other countries. Since 2000, the US has hosted around 188,095 Burmese refugees, with 40,000 residing in Indiana and 30,000 calling Indianapolis their home. The arrival figures for Burmese refugees from 2013 to 2016 were substantial, ranging from above 16,000 in 2013 to more than 12,000 in 2016. Since then, there was a decrease for a while, followed by a jump in 2022 due to the military coup in Burma in 2021.