Replication Data for: How Syrian Refugees Engage with Online Information

Despite an emergent body of literature examining refugees' use of social media, little is known about what types of information refugees encounter or engage with online. Analyzing 143,201 posts on public Arabic-language Facebook pages aimed at Syrian refugees from 2013 to 2018, we systematically describe one of Syrian refugees' most popular online information ecosystems. We find that posts produced by or linking to official sources of information garnered more engagement than those containing unofficial information sources, regardless of the topic or tone of the message. However, official sources did not receive higher levels of engagement until early 2016, when new sources were created by governments and NGOs. Documenting the shifting prevalence, content, and popularity of diverse sources, this work contributes to our understanding of Syrian refugees' online information environment.