In millions 60 million Syrian conflict
Between 2005 and 2015, the number of migrants living in the Middle East more than doubled, from about 25 million to around 54 million, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from United Nations agencies. Some of this growth was due to individuals and families seeking economic opportunities. But the majority of the migration surge, especially after 2011, was a consequence of armed conflict and the forced displacement of millions of people from their homes, many of whom have left their countries of birth.
Number of migrants in Middle East more  | than doubles between 2005 and 2015  | In millions  | 60 million  | 54M  | Syrian conflict  | Displaced within  | birth countries  | 40  | Displaced outside  | 25M  | birth countries  | 20  | Other international migrants  | 2005  | 2011  | 2015  | Note: See terminology section for a list of included countries  | Data for some years are estimated. See methodology for  | details.  | Source: Pew Research Center Tana lysis of UN data.  | "Middle East's Migrant Population More Than Doubles Since  | 2005"  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 