Net migration in Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran (Islamic Republic of): Net migration was 116,786 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iran (Islamic Republic of) recorded 116,786 for net migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.6% on the previous year and up 352.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 1.45 million in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.70 million, in 1993.
That places Iran (Islamic Republic of) 7th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 91,156 | 54,041 | 127,808 | 10 |
| 1970s | 81,150 | 18,825 | 106,921 | 10 |
| 1980s | 274,061 | 9,460 | 1.45 million | 10 |
| 1990s | -206,240 | -1.70 million | 218,171 | 10 |
| 2000s | 273,296 | -668,962 | 765,873 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,546 | -65,924 | 66,630 | 10 |
| 2020s | 187,744 | -180,680 | 403,190 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- 4 Sudan 291,469 compare
- 5 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 119,738 compare
- 8 Oman 113,734 compare
- 9 Netherlands 104,681 compare
- 10 Spain 96,630 compare
More population data for Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.673 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4819 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.649 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 3.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Net migration in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 116,786 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.45 million in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.70 million in 1993.
- How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for net migration?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 7th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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