Danish government data show that immigrants from several Middle Eastern and African countries impose substantial net costs on Denmark's public finances.
Among immigrants and descendants from MENAPT countries, including Somalia, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, the Danish government calculated a combined net fiscal cost of around 24 billion Danish kroner ($3.7 billion) per year.
Net cost per person per year:
🇸🇴 Somalia: $27,900
2nd generation: $34,700
🇸🇾 Syria: $25,400
2nd generation: $30,600
🇮🇶 Iraq: $19,300
2nd generation: $32,500
🇱🇧 Lebanon: $21,800
2nd generation: $29,300