MigrantoImmigrants in Armenia
259K foreigners live in Armenia — 9% of the country's population
Immigrants in Armenia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 187421 |
| Georgia | 30983 |
| Russia | 19330 |
| Syria | 6993 |
| Iran | 6793 |
| Ukraine | 2668 |
| Iraq | 1346 |
| Uzbekistan | 789 |
| Turkmenistan | 723 |
| Kazakhstan | 710 |
| Lebanon | 694 |
| Germany | 530 |
| Turkey | 52 |
| Greece | 10 |
By region of origin
88% of immigrants come from the Middle East
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Key facts
Immigrants in Armenia in numbers
People born in Azerbaijan are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in Azerbaijan living in Armenia has grown 221% since 2015, from 58.4K to 187.4K.
Azerbaijanis are the largest group by a wide margin
72% of all immigrants were born in Azerbaijan, while the next group accounts for just 12%.
The immigrant population has grown 53% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Armenia rose from 168.9K to 259K in four years.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 48% to 72%, and today that group is people born in Azerbaijan.
1 in 12 residents of Armenia was born abroad
259K of 3M residents were born abroad — 8.5% of the population.
Immigrant population in Armenia over time
Foreigners living in Armenia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 341601 |
| 1995 | 552490 |
| 2000 | 548990 |
| 2005 | 444818 |
| 2010 | 183043 |
| 2015 | 160326 |
| 2020 | 168871 |
| 2024 | 259042 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Armenia, by year
| Year | Azerbaijanis | Georgians | Russians | Syrians | Iranians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 164457 | 86690 | 33900 | 7557 | 22245 |
| 1995 | 391797 | 80216 | 31776 | 6552 | 19417 |
| 2000 | 409268 | 68952 | 29609 | 5580 | 16665 |
| 2005 | 324771 | 59681 | 27415 | 4525 | 13705 |
| 2010 | 79815 | 51242 | 25321 | 3605 | 11117 |
| 2015 | 58387 | 42753 | 23227 | 18490 | 8510 |
| 2020 | 84050 | 34247 | 21099 | 16528 | 6065 |
| 2024 | 187421 | 30983 | 19330 | 6993 | 6793 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Armenia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Armenia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Armenia?
Around 259K immigrants live in Armenia — the world's #102 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Armenia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 9% of the population of Armenia — that's 259K out of a total population of 3M.
Where do most immigrants in Armenia come from?
Most immigrants in Armenia come from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia — these three countries account for about 92% of all immigrants.
How many Azerbaijanis live in Armenia?
Around 187.4K Azerbaijanis live in Armenia — about 72% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Armenia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Armenia has grown from 160.3K to 259K, about 62%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Armenia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Armenia. Their children born in Armenia are not included.
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