Net migration in Iraq
Iraq: Net migration was -1,064 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Iraq, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Iraq stood at -1,064.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 94.0% on the previous year and up 95.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Iraq peaked at 753,907 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.21 million, in 2006.
Iraq ranks 109th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,394 | 312 | 4,555 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,843 | -20,617 | 8,204 | 10 |
| 1980s | -31,633 | -199,505 | 39,136 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,828 | -601,469 | 581,818 | 10 |
| 2000s | -118,475 | -1.21 million | 396,792 | 10 |
| 2010s | 139,145 | -113,980 | 753,907 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,607 | -17,735 | 76,821 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 106 Northern Mariana Islands -963 compare
- 107 Suriname -967 compare
- 108 American Samoa -1,051 compare
- 110 Micronesia (country) -1,125 compare
- 111 Saint Martin (French part) -1,170 compare
- 112 French Polynesia -1,199 compare
More financial sector data for Iraq
- Official exchange rate 1,300 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 11.21 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 78.52 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 14.0% (2024)
- Broad money 47.9% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 167.41 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 14.0% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 14.0% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 7.2% (2024)
- Claims on central government 9.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Iraq?
- Net migration in Iraq was -1,064 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 753,907 in 2012.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.21 million in 2006.
- How does Iraq rank for net migration?
- Iraq ranks 109th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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
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.