Net migration in Syria
Syria: Net migration was 421,693 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Syria, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Syria is 421,693, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 22.8% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Syria peaked at 801,514 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -2.08 million, in 2013.
That places Syria 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | -12,321 | -18,749 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | -23,641 | -32,793 | -15,167 | 10 |
| 1980s | -11,419 | -33,114 | -721 | 10 |
| 1990s | -18,960 | -31,571 | -4,063 | 10 |
| 2000s | 91,377 | -402,393 | 801,514 | 10 |
| 2010s | -507,347 | -2.08 million | 514,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 490,151 | 211,220 | 757,309 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 1 Ukraine 1.70 million compare
- 2 United States 1.23 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 389,911 compare
- 5 Canada 326,204 compare
- 6 Sudan 291,469 compare
More financial sector data for Syria
- Official exchange rate 2,506 LCU per US$, period average (2022)
- Total reserves in months of imports 11.66 (2010)
- Net domestic credit 1.62 trillion current LCU (2011)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 20.7% (2011)
- Broad money 57.8% (2011)
- Net foreign assets 513.84 billion current LCU (2011)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 20.7% (2011)
- Domestic credit to private sector 20.7% (2011)
- Claims on central government, etc. 14.1% (2011)
- Claims on central government 17.4% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Syria?
- Net migration in Syria was 421,693 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 801,514 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.08 million in 2013.
- How does Syria rank for net migration?
- Syria ranks 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.