Net migration in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Net migration was 421,693 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
421,693
Change on year
down 22.8%
World rank
2nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
801,514
in 2007
All-time low
-2.08 million
in 2013
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Syrian Arab Republic, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 421,693.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.8% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 801,514 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -2.08 million, in 2013.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 2nd 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 | -12,321 | -18,749 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | -23,641 | -32,793 | -15,167 | 10 |
| 1980s | -11,419 | -33,114 | -721 | 10 |
| 1990s | -18,960 | -31,571 | -4,063 | 10 |
| 2000s | 91,377 | -402,393 | 801,514 | 10 |
| 2010s | -507,347 | -2.08 million | 514,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 490,151 | 211,220 | 757,309 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 1 Ukraine 1.70 million compare
- 3 United Kingdom 389,911 compare
- 4 Sudan 291,469 compare
- 5 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
More population data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.149 (2100)
- Population density 237.91 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.22 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.149 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.4425 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 11,635 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0005 units per person (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.4425 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -0.4425 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Net migration in Syrian Arab Republic was 421,693 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 801,514 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 million in 2013.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for net migration?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 2nd out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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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