Immigration from Syria to Canada.
4,320 citizens of Syria became permanent residents in 2025, making it the number 23 source country. The highest year since 2015 was 2016 (35,005). From January to July 2026: 3,265.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents per year
Citizens of Syria.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,850 |
| 2016 | 35,005 |
| 2017 | 12,060 |
| 2018 | 12,045 |
| 2019 | 10,120 |
| 2020 | 4,885 |
| 2021 | 5,595 |
| 2022 | 8,505 |
| 2023 | 9,350 |
| 2024 | 7,745 |
| 2025 | 4,320 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 3,265 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
By immigration category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 575 | 330 | 8,845 | 5 |
| 2016 | 410 | 255 | 34,230 | 20 |
| 2017 | 205 | 190 | 11,595 | 10 |
| 2018 | 280 | 265 | 11,420 | 0 |
| 2019 | 200 | 265 | 9,540 | 15 |
| 2020 | 90 | 195 | 4,500 | 0 |
| 2021 | 90 | 330 | 5,060 | 5 |
| 2022 | 230 | 310 | 7,870 | 5 |
| 2023 | 220 | 475 | 8,555 | 10 |
| 2024 | 200 | 665 | 6,785 | 10 |
| 2025 | 145 | 545 | 3,520 | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Top programs, 2023 to 2025 combined
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Government-assisted refugees | 7,970 |
| Privately sponsored refugees | 4,540 |
| Spouses and partners | 1,405 |
| Protected persons in Canada | 600 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 130 |
| Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot | 130 |
| Parents and grandparents | 125 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 105 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
New permit holders per year.
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits | Express Entry invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 220 | 55 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 190 | 45 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 250 | 50 | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | 275 | 90 | 0 | 60 |
| 2019 | 285 | 90 | 0 | 50 |
| 2020 | 215 | 75 | 0 | 45 |
| 2021 | 205 | 80 | 0 | 30 |
| 2022 | 250 | 175 | 5 | 25 |
| 2023 | 330 | 465 | 45 | 55 |
| 2024 | 255 | 330 | 30 | 30 |
| 2025 | 250 | 180 | 0 | 15 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 130 | 175 | 10 | 10 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Express Entry – Invited Candidates – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Who stays, who settled.
- Where people of Syria origin live in Canada today: Census Atlas community page.
- Compare Syria with another country: compare tool.