Net migration in Armenia

Armenia: Net migration was -29,013 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-29,013
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
181st
of 215 countries
All-time high
98,517
in 1989
All-time low
-196,270
in 1992
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Armenia, 1960–2025

-200.0k-100.0k0100.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration in Armenia stood at -29,013.

That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 90.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Armenia peaked at 98,517 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -196,270, in 1992.

That places Armenia 181st out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17,604 11,827 22,131 10
1970s 22,855 -22,659 53,277 10
1980s -13,971 -31,993 98,517 10
1990s -68,819 -196,270 5,422 10
2000s -34,150 -52,780 -27,792 10
2010s -16,766 -30,009 -13,129 10
2020s 3,586 -29,966 75,000 6

Countries ranked near Armenia

  1. 178 Democratic Republic of Congo -27,309 compare
  2. 179 Kenya -27,330 compare
  3. 180 Algeria -27,531 compare
  4. 182 Romania -29,041 compare
  5. 183 Moldova -29,766 compare
  6. 184 Sri Lanka -30,724 compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Armenia?
Net migration in Armenia was -29,013 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Armenia?
The highest recorded value was 98,517 in 1989.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Armenia?
The lowest recorded value was -196,270 in 1992.
How does Armenia rank for net migration?
Armenia ranks 181st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Armenia?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Armenia data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.