Refugees from Myanmar accounted for nearly half of all those resettled in Wisconsin since 2012
Federal refugee admission statistics do not distinguish between Rohingya and other ethnic groups from Myanmar, but advocacy groups estimate that Rohingya made up the largest share of refugees from Myanmar resettled in greater Milwaukee.
An area graph illustrating the number of refugees resettled in Wisconsin per federal fiscal year. Refugees from Myanmar accounted for by far the largest share, peaking at nearly 80% in fiscal year 2020.
