MigrantoImmigrants in Syria
827K foreign-born residents — the #67 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Palestine | 615119 |
| Iraq | 209390 |
| Afghanistan | 1179 |
| Somalia | 1113 |
| Sudan | 216 |
By region of origin
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Syria.
Palestine is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Palestine accounts for 74% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 25%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 98% to 74%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
A significant share of the population of Palestine has settled here
More than 1 in 9 people from Palestine now live in Syria — 615.1K people, representing 11.63% of the population of Palestine.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 248732 |
| 1995 | 292985 |
| 2000 | 387734 |
| 2005 | 783075 |
| 2010 | 1612670 |
| 2015 | 771370 |
| 2020 | 801791 |
| 2024 | 827017 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Palestine | Iraq | Afghanistan | Somalia | Sudan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 244707 | 3825 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| 1995 | 289464 | 3036 | 92 | 345 | 48 |
| 2000 | 385199 | 1829 | 172 | 443 | 91 |
| 2005 | 442981 | 337785 | 629 | 1458 | 222 |
| 2010 | 495785 | 1110642 | 2605 | 3100 | 538 |
| 2015 | 573436 | 195204 | 1487 | 1040 | 203 |
| 2020 | 596357 | 203003 | 1143 | 1079 | 209 |
| 2024 | 615119 | 209390 | 1179 | 1113 | 216 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Syria as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Syria
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Syria?
Around 827K foreign-born residents live in Syria, making it the #67-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Syria come from?
Most immigrants in Syria come from Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan — these three countries account for about 100% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Syria are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Syria — that's 827K out of a total population of 24.7M.
How has immigration to Syria changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Syria has grown from 771.4K to 827K people, a growth of about 7%.
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