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Key insights on migration trends, cost of living, visas, economy, and quality of life in Iran
Migration trends
The story of who arrives in Iran is almost entirely one country: of 3.8M foreign-born residents, essentially all — 3.8M — were born in Afghanistan, a long-running displacement that dwarfs every other origin. That count has grown 41% over the past decade, pushing Iran to the 16th-largest immigrant population in the world. Iraq and Pakistan follow far behind, with tens of thousands each.
Immigrants3.8M · foreign-born residents
Diaspora1.7M · Iranians abroad
Trends+2.1M · more arrive than leave
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Quality of lifeSafety, healthcare, infrastructure, and well-being
Language & cultureHow easy it is to settle in and adapt to local life
Family & childrenConditions for family life and raising kids
Climate & lifestyleWeather, seasons, and pace of life
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