MigrantoArmenian Diaspora
637.6K Armenians live abroad — the #92 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 79% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 340512 |
| Azerbaijan | 116637 |
| Ukraine | 48740 |
| France | 42785 |
| Greece | 15479 |
| Georgia | 13147 |
| Turkmenistan | 7016 |
| Kazakhstan | 6889 |
| Uzbekistan | 5789 |
| Belarus | 5577 |
| Canada | 5457 |
| Austria | 3746 |
| Poland | 3117 |
| Belgium | 3107 |
| Bulgaria | 2478 |
| Czech Republic | 2416 |
| Italy | 2373 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 2266 |
| Australia | 1462 |
| Cyprus | 1238 |
| Iran | 1008 |
| Argentina | 884 |
| Denmark | 828 |
| Estonia | 760 |
| Latvia | 652 |
| Lithuania | 450 |
| Norway | 370 |
| Libya | 285 |
| Egypt | 274 |
| Moldova | 274 |
| Hungary | 265 |
| Chile | 239 |
| Tajikistan | 194 |
| Slovakia | 184 |
| Malta | 141 |
| Luxembourg | 139 |
| Finland | 135 |
| Portugal | 126 |
| Namibia | 68 |
| Venezuela | 30 |
| Slovenia | 19 |
| Iceland | 15 |
| Liechtenstein | 10 |
| Costa Rica | 10 |
| Guinea | 7 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Armenia.
Russia is the primary destination for emigrants
Russia attracts 53% of all emigrants from Armenia, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
6 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Austria, Poland, Belgium — Austria rose from outside the top 20 to rank #12.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 5 residents of Armenia has emigrated — 637.6K out of 3M, representing 21.0% of the population.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 66% to 53%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 813557 |
| 1995 | 990938 |
| 2000 | 950779 |
| 2005 | 787489 |
| 2010 | 799328 |
| 2015 | 741708 |
| 2020 | 685545 |
| 2024 | 637604 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Russia | Azerbaijan | Ukraine | France | Greece |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 535266 | 167779 | 35141 | 2455 | 12148 |
| 1995 | 516425 | 362053 | 44340 | 3986 | 10438 |
| 2000 | 478856 | 343340 | 54082 | 6873 | 8899 |
| 2005 | 503316 | 148545 | 49416 | 12912 | 11750 |
| 2010 | 508554 | 142094 | 47150 | 21115 | 15130 |
| 2015 | 447149 | 135614 | 47307 | 30530 | 14257 |
| 2020 | 387853 | 129242 | 48097 | 36445 | 14571 |
| 2024 | 340512 | 116637 | 48740 | 42785 | 15479 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Armenia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Armenia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Armenians move to?
Most Armenians have moved to Russia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 79% of all Armenians living abroad.
How many Armenians live abroad?
Around 637.6K Armenians live abroad, making it the #92-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Armenia lives abroad?
About 21% of the population of Armenia lives abroad — that's 637.6K out of a total population of 3M.
How has emigration from Armenia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Armenia has fallen from 741.7K to 637.6K people, a decline of about 14%.
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