International migrants, by country of destination in Iran
Iran: International migrants, by country of destination was 3.84 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
3.84 million
World rank
17th
of 231 countries
All-time high
4.29 million
in 1990
All-time low
2.48 million
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Iran, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Iran stood at 3.84 million.
The figure is up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Iran peaked at 4.29 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.48 million, in 2000.
Iran ranks 17th of 231 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.29 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.94 million | -31.5% |
| 2000 | 2.48 million | -15.7% |
| 2005 | 2.55 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 2.72 million | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 2.73 million | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.80 million | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 3.84 million | +37.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 3.84 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 20.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 3.84 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 4.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.61 million | 2.94 million | 4.29 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.51 million | 2.48 million | 2.55 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.73 million | 2.72 million | 2.73 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.32 million | 2.80 million | 3.84 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More population data for Iran
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.91 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5902 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99,007 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4819 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5653 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.673 (2100)
- Population density 49.33 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.09 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Iran?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Iran was 3.84 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4.29 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 million in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Iran ranks 17th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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