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In 2026, Syria sees net immigration of 305,822 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 896,042, about 3.6% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 1.6 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+305,822
Net migration rate
+11.6 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
896,042
Syria experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 3.6% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.