MigrantoImmigrants in Armenia
259K foreign-born residents — the #102 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 88%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Armenia.
Azerbaijan is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Azerbaijan has increased by 221% since 2015, rising from 58.4K to 187.4K in 9 years.
Azerbaijan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Azerbaijan accounts for 72% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 12%.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 53% from 168.9K to 259K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 48% to 72%, with Azerbaijan increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 341601 |
| 1995 | 552490 |
| 2000 | 548990 |
| 2005 | 444818 |
| 2010 | 183043 |
| 2015 | 160326 |
| 2020 | 168871 |
| 2024 | 259042 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Azerbaijan | Georgia | Russia | Syria | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Armenia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Armenia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Armenia?
Around 259K foreign-born residents live in Armenia, making it the #102-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Armenia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Armenia has grown from 160.3K to 259K people, a growth of about 62%.
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