As of 31 December 2023, they numbered 29,266, making them the second largest immigrant group in Finland after Estonians.

Many Iraqis claim asylum in Finland on the basis that they are threatened by rival clans in their home country, but the refugee conventions state that asylum is granted on the basis of being persecuted by authorities of a country.

Persecution by other civilians is primarily a concern of police in the country of origin.

This creates contradictions because officials in Iraqi police authorities might themselves be members of a rival clan.

[4] Helsinki is home to the largest Iraqi community, but Turku has the highest proportion.