MigrantoArmenian Diaspora
637.6K Armenians live abroad — 21% of the population of Armenia
Armenian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 79% of the diaspora
| 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 region
74% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Armenian diaspora in numbers
Most Armenians abroad live in Russia
53% of the diaspora lives in Russia, while the next country accounts for just 18%.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
6 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: Austria, Poland, Belgium. Austria climbed from outside the top 20 to #12.
1 in 5 people born in Armenia lives abroad
637.6K people born in Armenia now live in other countries — 21.0% of a population of 3M.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 66% to 53%.
Armenian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 813557 |
| 1995 | 990938 |
| 2000 | 950779 |
| 2005 | 787489 |
| 2010 | 799328 |
| 2015 | 741708 |
| 2020 | 685545 |
| 2024 | 637604 |
Largest communities over time
Armenians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Armenians in each country has changed since the selected year
Armenians among immigrants in other countries
Where Armenians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Armenians live outside Armenia?
Around 637.6K Armenians live abroad, the world's #92 largest diaspora.
Where do most Armenians abroad live?
Most Armenians live in Russia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 79% of all Armenians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Armenian population outside Armenia?
Russia is home to the largest Armenian community abroad — 340.5K people, about 53% of all Armenians living abroad.
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.
Is the Armenian diaspora growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of Armenians living abroad has fallen from 741.7K to 637.6K, about 14%.
Where does the data on the Armenian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Armenia who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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