Iraq
IDPs tracked
Displacement Movements
Data collection round
About Iraq
Reinforced in January 2014 in response to the need for information on displacement linked to the worsening armed conflict, the DTM programme in Iraq collects key information on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees through different components and methodologies across the entire country.
Through IOM's Rapid Assessment and Response Teams (RARTs) -composed of 140 field staff- present throughout the Iraqi territory, the DTM collects data on numbers and locations of IDPs and returnees using an extended network of over 4,000 key informants. In addition to information collected from key informants, identified locations hosting IDPs are then visited and directly assessed by the RARTs to collect more detailed and in-depth information on the displaced population.
Please visit the Access to Durable Solutions among IDPs in Iraq
The Women Navigating Durable Solutions report explores what factors influence decision-making during the durable solution process, as well as women’s agency to overcome reintegration barriers.
DTM Iraq collects data at border crossing points with neighbouring countries – the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) – to better understand migration movements in the Middle East.
This in-depth qualitative study of areas of limited and no returns in Sinjar district and Qahtaniya subdistrict seeks to uncover specific barriers to durably resolving the displacement of affected people and potential ways forward in unlocking those barriers.
Due to an increasing number of evictions announced for families in informal settlements, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in September 2023 to understand the number of aff
Due to an increasing number of evictions announced for families in informal settlements, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in September 2023 to understand the number of affected people and their main
Since 2014, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) unit in Iraq has collected information on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees using a network of key informants across the country.1 Data for this round were collected from 1 Septembe
This report on Salah al Din Governorate is an extension of the original pilot project in Ninewa aimed at assessing progress towards durable solutions40 to displacement for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in the governorates with the largest shares of displaced populations in Ira
From May 2018 to December 2023, 52,910 Iraqi returnees from abroad were identified in 18 Governorates, 74 Districts and 734 locations. During this reporting period, IOM Iraq achieved full country coverage.
The Climate induced displacement report measures climate-induced displacement across central and southern Iraq. Families included in these Emergency Tracking reports are those forced to move locations due to drought, water scarcity, environmental degradation and other climatic factors.
Since 2014, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) unit in Iraq has collected information on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees using a network of key informants across the country.1 Data for this round were collected from 1 May to 3
DTM Iraq collects data at border crossing points with neighbouring countries – the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) – to better understand migration movements in the Middle East.
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts driven in part by challenges related to protracted displacement, social tensions between Yazidis and other residents and family reunification, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Di
Due to an increasing number of evictions announced for families in informal settlements, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in September 2023 to understand the number of affected people and their main
ساهم تغير المناخ والتدهور البيئي في نزوح ما لا يقل عن 55,290 فردًا في المواقع التي قيمتها المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في وسط وجنوب العراق بين يناير 2016 وأكتوبر 2022. ويمثل هذا ما يقدر بنحو 15 في المائة من السكان الأصليين الذين كانوا يقيمون في هذه المواقع.
Climate change and environmental degradation have contributed to the displacement of at least 55,290 individuals in assessed locations in central and southern Iraq between January 2016 and October 2022.
Due to an increasing number of evictions announced for families in informal settlements, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in September 2023 to understand the number of aff
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts that was driven in part by challenges related to protracted displacement, social tensions between Yazidis and other residents and family reunification, the International Organization for Migration’s
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts that was driven in part by challenges related to protracted displacement, social tensions between Yazidis and other residents and family reunification, the International Organization for Migration’s
With the end of the conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), protracted displacement has come to characterize the post-conflict environment in Iraq.
The Return Index is a tool designed to measure the severity of conditions in locations of return. Data collection for the Return Index Round 19 took place during May and August 2023 across 9 governorates, 39 districts and 2,170 locations in Iraq.
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts that was driven in part by challenges related to protracted displacement, social tensions between Yazidis and other residents and family reunification, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Trackin
DTM has been tracking climate-induced displacement across the central and southern regions of Iraq since June 2018.
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts trigged by social tension between Yazidis and other residents, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in
Due to an observed increase in inflows to Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj districts trigged by social tension between Yazidis and other residents, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Iraq launched an emergency tracking tool in
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 131
2023-12-31
<p>During the round 131 conducted from September to December 2023, DTM has identified <strong>1,123,663</strong> IDPs (<strong>192,665</strong>&nbsp;households) in <strong>2,610</strong> assessed locations accross 18 Governorates and 104 districts.</…
Iraq — Returnee Master Lists — Round 131
2023-12-31
<p>During the round 131 conducted from September to December 2023, DTM has identified <strong>4,863,072</strong> returnees (<strong>810,512</strong> households), dispersed across <strong>9</strong> governorates, <strong>39 </strong>districts and…
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 130
2023-08-31
<p>During the round 130 conducted from May to August 2023, DTM has identified <strong>1,142,014</strong> IDPs (<strong>195,880</strong> households) in <strong>2,645</strong> assessed locations accross 18 Governorates and 104 districts.</p><p>…
Iraq — Returnee Master Lists — Round 130
2023-08-31
<p>During the round 130 conducted from May to August 2023, DTM has identified <b>4,846,062</b> internal returnees (<b>807,677</b> households) in <b>2,172</b> assessed return locations accross 9 Governorates and 39 districts.</p> <p>Compare to…
Iraq — IDPs Master List — Round 129
2023-04-30
The IDP and Returnees Master Lists collect information on numbers and locations of IDP and returnee families through an ongoing data collection system that identifies and routinely updates figures through contacts with key informants. The unit of observation is the location. Master Lists are…
Iraq — Returnees Master List — Round 129
2023-04-30
The IDP and Returnees Master Lists collect information on numbers and locations of IDP and returnee families through an ongoing data collection system that identifies and routinely updates figures through contacts with key informants. The unit of observation is the location. Master Lists are…
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 128
2022-12-31
During this round of data collection, DTM has identified 1,168,619 internally displaced persons (200,738 households), dispersed across 18 governorates, 104 districts and 2,694 locations in Iraq.
Iraq — Returnee Master Lists — Round 128
2022-12-31
During this round of data collection, DTM has identified 4,989,852 returnees (831,642 households), dispersed across 9 governorates, 39 districts and 2,208 locations in Iraq.
Iraq — Returnees from Abroad — (Oct - Dec 2022)
2022-12-31
From May 2018 to December 2022, 46,578 Iraqi returnees from abroad were identified in 18 Governorates, 74 Districts and 723 l oca tions. During this reporting period, IOM Iraq achieved full country coverage.
Iraq — Return Index Dataset (Jul - Sep 2022) — Round 16
2022-09-30
The Return Index is a tool designed to measure the severity of conditions in locations of return.
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 127
2022-09-30
The IDPs Master List provides data on the number of IDPs at the governorate, district, subdistrict and location levels, their shelter type, the period of displacement, areas of origin for IDPs . IOM’s RARTs continuously collect data through interviews with key informants and report it every two…
Iraq — Returnee Master Lists — Round 127
2022-09-30
The Returnee Master List provides data on the number of returnees at the governorate, district, subdistrict and location levels, their shelter type, the period of displacement and areas of last displacement for returnees. IOM’s RARTs continuously collect data through interviews with key informants…
Iraq — Returnees from Abroad — (Jul - Sep 2022)
2022-09-30
IOM’s DTM aims to monitor displacement and provide accurate data about the IDP and returnee populations in Iraq. Data is coll ect ed through IOM’s Rapid Assessment and Response Teams (RARTs) composed of over 100 staff members deployed across Iraq. Data is gathered through a well established, large…
Iraq — Iraqi returnees from abroad — (Apr - Jun 2022)
2022-06-30
IOM’s DTM aims to monitor displacement and provide accurate data about the IDP and returnee populations in Iraq. Data is coll ect ed through IOM’s Rapid Assessment and Response Teams (RARTs) composed of over 100 staff members deployed across Iraq. Data is gathered through a well established, large…
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 126
2022-06-30
The IDPs Master List provides data on the number of IDPs at the governorate, district, subdistrict and location levels, their shelter type, the period of displacement, areas of origin for IDPs . IOM’s RARTs continuously collect data through interviews with key informants and report it every two…
Iraq — Location Assessment [April - June 2022] — Round 7
2022-06-30
The Location Assessment collects detailed information on IDP and returnee families living in locations identified through the Master Lists. The unit of reference of this assessment is the location, and information is collected at aggregate level, on the majority of IDPs and returnees living in a…
Iraq — Returnee Master Lists — Round 126
2022-06-30
The Returnee Master List provides data on the number of returnees at the governorate, district, subdistrict and location levels, their shelter type, the period of displacement and areas of last displacement for returnees. IOM’s RARTs continuously collect data through interviews with key informants…
Iraq — Location Assessment (Informal Settlements) [April - June 2022] — Round 7
2022-06-30
As of June 2022, ILA 7 recorded a total of 401 informal sites. IDP families were present in 376 informal sites and returnee families were present in 27 sites. Dahuk governorate contains 35 per cent of the informal sites nationwide (142 sites), with Ninewa and Salah al-Din accounting for a further…
Iraq — Return Index Dataset - Jan - Mar 2022 — Round 15
2022-03-31
The Return Index is a tool designed to measure the severity of conditions in locations of return. It provides data on 16 different indicators related to 1) livelihoods and basic services, and 2) safety perceptions and social cohesion. For each assessed location of return, the severity score is…
Iraq — IDPs Master Lists — Round 125
2022-03-31
The IDP Master List provides data on the number of IDPs at the governorate, district, subdistrict and location levels, their shelter type, the period of displacement, areas of origin for IDPs. IOM’s RARTs continuously collect data through interviews with key informants and report it every two…
