Iran vs Ukraine: Migrant populations
Iran
3.84 million
in 2024
Ukraine
5.06 million
in 2024
Iran rank
17th
Ukraine rank
14th
Migrant populations over time
- Iran
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 5.06 million against 3.84 million in Iran, a difference of 1.22 million.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.3 times Iran's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 17th and Ukraine ranks 14th of 228 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.61 million | 6.53 million | 2.92 million | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 2.51 million | 5.29 million | 2.77 million | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 2.73 million | 4.87 million | 2.14 million | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 3.32 million | 5.03 million | 1.71 million | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Iran or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 5.06 million against 3.84 million in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Iran and Ukraine?
- 1.22 million, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Ukraine?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Iran and Ukraine rank globally for migrant populations?
- Iran ranks 17th and Ukraine ranks 14th of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.