Net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iran (Islamic Republic of): Net migration rate was -0.305 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
-0.305
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
14th
of 20 countries
All-time high
34.58
in 1981
All-time low
-27.62
in 1993
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 1950–2100

-2002040195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) is -0.305, measured in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.7% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 34.58 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -27.62, in 1993.

That places Iran (Islamic Republic of) 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1.37 0.08 2.37 10
1960s 3.71 2.52 5.11 10
1970s 2.47 0.54 3.29 10
1980s 6.14 0.167 34.58 10
1990s -3.38 -27.62 3.44 10
2000s 3.86 -9.84 10.66 10
2010s -0.3069 -0.841 0.795 10
2020s 1.31 -2.06 4.5 10
2030s -0.3796 -0.404 -0.354 10
2040s -0.3429 -0.358 -0.315 10
2050s -0.323 -0.359 -0.284 10
2060s -0.3161 -0.332 -0.279 10
2070s -0.3087 -0.344 -0.285 10
2080s -0.2911 -0.322 -0.277 10
2090s -0.2842 -0.308 -0.221 10
2100s -0.305 -0.305 -0.305 1

Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  1. 11 Lebanon -0.194 compare
  2. 12 Syrian Arab Republic -0.262 compare
  3. 13 Algeria -0.299 compare
  4. 15 Iraq -0.419 compare
  5. 16 Yemen -0.702 compare
  6. 17 Sudan -0.777 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Net migration rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was -0.305 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest net migration rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 34.58 in 1981.
What is the lowest net migration rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was -27.62 in 1993.
How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for net migration rate?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is net migration rate rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. 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 rate (per 1,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration rate (per 1,000 population)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
Last refreshed