Iran

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Iran Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 66,848 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Iran has gained a cumulative 6.1 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

+66,848

Net migration rate

+0.7 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+4,152,804

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

1,452,169

Top year: 1981

Peak emigration

-1,696,091

Lowest year: 1993

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-23567

Per year

In 2026, Iran receives approximately 66,848 net migrants (0.7 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 1.5 million in 1981.

Migration flows in Iran are relatively modest.