MigrantoImmigrants in Turkey
6.8M foreign-born residents — the #11 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 63% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Syria | 3563983 |
| Iraq | 403670 |
| Germany | 363563 |
| Bulgaria | 348052 |
| Afghanistan | 332053 |
| Iran | 199735 |
| Russia | 193302 |
| Uzbekistan | 128061 |
| Turkmenistan | 119955 |
| Azerbaijan | 117860 |
| Kazakhstan | 84823 |
| Ukraine | 72339 |
| Saudi Arabia | 61221 |
| France | 52315 |
| Netherlands | 46268 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 44361 |
| Egypt | 42894 |
| Belgium | 40904 |
| United Kingdom | 40743 |
| North Macedonia | 35535 |
| USA | 33577 |
| Greece | 31548 |
| Cyprus | 30993 |
| Austria | 30987 |
| Libya | 29478 |
| China | 29249 |
| Somalia | 27594 |
| Morocco | 27080 |
| Pakistan | 26088 |
| Jordan | 24978 |
| Lebanon | 24965 |
| Palestine | 24166 |
| Georgia | 22770 |
| Yemen | 21256 |
| Switzerland | 17204 |
| Moldova | 16824 |
| Algeria | 16719 |
| Nigeria | 16375 |
| Kuwait | 15838 |
| Sudan | 15754 |
| Indonesia | 15386 |
| UAE | 12928 |
| Romania | 11400 |
| Tajikistan | 11341 |
By region of origin
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Turkey.
Iran is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Iran has increased by 279% since 2015, rising from 52.6K to 199.7K in 9 years.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 87.6% to 19.1% since 1990.
Syria is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Syria accounts for 52% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 6%.
Turkey is a primary destination for emigrants from Syria
Turkey attracts 40% of all emigrants from Syria, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1103148 |
| 1995 | 1161701 |
| 2000 | 1214155 |
| 2005 | 1273063 |
| 2010 | 1338806 |
| 2015 | 3649722 |
| 2020 | 6434722 |
| 2024 | 6826135 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Syria | Iraq | Germany | Bulgaria | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5234 | 29406 | 173893 | 462221 | 7147 |
| 1995 | 5339 | 21629 | 222235 | 471243 | 9904 |
| 2000 | 5357 | 11043 | 270576 | 480265 | 9620 |
| 2005 | 25453 | 25137 | 268753 | 448154 | 17982 |
| 2010 | 46891 | 44828 | 263659 | 413362 | 29314 |
| 2015 | 2102261 | 170324 | 261210 | 380354 | 101893 |
| 2020 | 3830526 | 470584 | 304600 | 363507 | 271641 |
| 2024 | 3563983 | 403670 | 363563 | 348052 | 332053 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Turkey as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Turkey
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Turkey?
Around 6.8M foreign-born residents live in Turkey, making it the #11-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Turkey come from?
Most immigrants in Turkey come from Syria, Iraq and Germany — these three countries account for about 63% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Turkey are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of Turkey — that's 6.8M out of a total population of 85.5M.
How has immigration to Turkey changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Turkey has grown from 3.6M to 6.8M people, a growth of about 87%.
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