Migrant populations in Iran
Iran: Migrant populations was 3.84 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
3.84 million
World rank
17th
of 228 countries
All-time high
4.29 million
in 1990
All-time low
2.48 million
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Iran, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Iran is 3.84 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Iran peaked at 4.29 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.48 million, in 2000.
That places Iran 17th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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 migrant populations in Iran?
- Migrant populations in Iran was 3.84 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4.29 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 million in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for migrant populations?
- Iran ranks 17th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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