Armenia Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Armenia's net migration was -29,013 in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Armenia's net migration stood at -29,013 in 2025, a rise of +953 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -19,211 by 2026. Armenia ranked 35th globally.
Armenia's net migration has fluctuated significantly over the past six decades, with a notable peak in 1989 at 98,517 people, likely driven by the dissolution of the Soviet Union and subsequent migration to Armenia from neighboring countries. Conversely, the trough in 1992 saw a massive outflow of 196,270 people, likely due to the devastating effects of the Nagorno-Karabakh War. Since then, Armenia has experienced a net outflow of migrants, with the latest figure available in 2025 showing a net loss of 29,013 people, ranking it 35th globally. This trend is comparable to that of Moldova, another post-Soviet nation, which ranked 28th with a net loss of 29,766 people. The large influx of migrants in the late 1980s suggests that Armenia's economic and social attractiveness may have been a key factor in attracting people. If the country can establish a stable economic environment and improve living standards, it may be able to reverse its current trend of net migration loss.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -36,627 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -27,919 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -19,211 | - | - |
| 2025 | -29,013 | +953 | #35 |
| 2024 | -29,966 | −104,966 | #30 |
| 2023 | 75,000 | +36,999 | #193 |
| 2022 | 38,001 | +57,458 | #169 |
| 2021 | -19,457 | −6,411 | #37 |
| 2020 | -13,046 | +1,284 | #41 |
| 2019 | -14,330 | −1,201 | #56 |
| 2018 | -13,129 | +1,051 | #54 |
| 2017 | -14,180 | +517 | #53 |
| 2016 | -14,697 | +528 | #50 |
| 2015 | -15,225 | +520 | #60 |
| 2014 | -15,745 | +520 | #60 |
| 2013 | -16,265 | +517 | #58 |
| 2012 | -16,782 | +514 | #61 |
| 2011 | -17,296 | +12,713 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Armenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Armenia's net migration was -29,013 in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Armenia's net migration peaked at 98,517 in 1989.
The lowest net migration in Armenia was -196,270 in 1992.
Armenia ranks 35th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Armenia's net migration is projected to reach -19,211 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Armenia in 2025 was -29,013. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_armenia_net-migration,
title = {Armenia Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/armenia/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}