Arabs in Finland

Starting from 2019 fall, Arabic will be an optional B2 language in Finnish primary schools.

[4] Arabic is Finland's third most spoken foreign language, after Russian and Estonian.

[3] The majority of Finnish Arabs have arrived as refugees and have lived in Finland for less than five years.

37% of Arabs feel that they are Finnish, and 57% have experienced discrimination in the labour market.

[6] During Helsinki New Year's Eve sexual assaults, Arabs in Facebook discussed how they could clear their reputation.