=== Diaspora ===
Since the [[Chaldean Genocide| Chaldean genocide]], many Chaldeans have fled their homelands for a more safe and comfortable life in the West. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the Chaldean population in the Middle East has decreased dramatically. As of today there are more Chaldeans in Europe, North America, and Australia than in their former homeland.
A total of 550,000 Chaldeans live in Europe.<ref>http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=70134</ref> Large Chaldean and Syriac diaspora communities can be found in Germany, Sweden, the USA, and Australia. The largest Chaldean and Syriac diaspora communities are those of [[Södertälje]], [[Chicago]], and [[Detroit]].