Syrian Arab Republic

1950

2026

2100

Syrian Arab Republic

1950

2026

2100

Syrian Arab Republic Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net immigration of 305,822 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Syrian Arab Republic has lost a cumulative 2.3 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

+305,822

Net migration rate

+11.6 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.

Migration flows

How much immigration is there?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-1,061,122

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

801,514

Top year: 2007

Peak emigration

-2,081,303

Lowest year: 2013

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-4487

Per year

In 2026, Syrian Arab Republic receives approximately 305,822 net migrants (11.6 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 801,514 in 2007.

The bottom line

Syrian Arab Republic experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. The high immigration rate reflects economic opportunities or policy openness.