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In 2026, Iran sees net immigration of 66,848 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 3.8 million, about 4.2% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 6.3 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+66,848
Net migration rate
+0.7 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
3,840,654
Migration flows in Iran are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 4.2% of the population.