International migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: International migrant stock was 4.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
4.2%
World rank
122nd
of 216 countries
All-time high
7.4%
in 1990
All-time low
3.2%
in 2020
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1990–2024

024681990200720241990: 7.4 % of population1995: 4.7 % of population2000: 3.7 % of population2005: 3.6 % of population2010: 3.5 % of population2015: 3.3 % of population2020: 3.2 % of population2024: 4.2 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 4.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 27.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 7.4% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2020.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 122nd of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 7.4%
1995 4.7% -36.5%
2000 3.7% -21.3%
2005 3.6% -2.7%
2010 3.5% -2.8%
2015 3.3% -5.7%
2020 3.2% -3.0%
2024 4.2% +31.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6.1% 4.7% 7.4% 2
2000s 3.7% 3.6% 3.7% 2
2010s 3.4% 3.3% 3.5% 2
2020s 3.7% 3.2% 4.2% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
International migrant stock in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 4.2% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 7.4% in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2020.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for international migrant stock?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 122nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 2,112 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.