Syria Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Syria's Net Migration was 421.7K people in 2025, ranking #3 out of 215 countries.
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Syria changed by 151.0%, from -827.5K people in 2015 to 421.7K people in 2025.
Where is Syria?
Syria
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Syria
- Coordinates
- 35.00°, 38.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 people |
| 1961 | -11.2K people |
| 1962 | -11.6K people |
| 1963 | -11.8K people |
| 1964 | -12K people |
| 1965 | -12.7K people |
| 1966 | -13.4K people |
| 1967 | -14.6K people |
| 1968 | -17K people |
| 1969 | -18.7K people |
| 1970 | -19.6K people |
| 1971 | -15.2K people |
| 1972 | -17.6K people |
| 1973 | -17.5K people |
| 1974 | -24.2K people |
| 1975 | -24.4K people |
| 1976 | -26.3K people |
| 1977 | -28.3K people |
| 1978 | -30.6K people |
| 1979 | -32.8K people |
| 1980 | -33.1K people |
| 1981 | -24.5K people |
| 1982 | -721 people |
| 1983 | -9.7K people |
| 1984 | -5.2K people |
| 1985 | -6.2K people |
| 1986 | -9.5K people |
| 1987 | -8.3K people |
| 1988 | -8.4K people |
| 1989 | -8.4K people |
| 1990 | -6.6K people |
| 1991 | -10.2K people |
| 1992 | -4.1K people |
| 1993 | -8.8K people |
| 1994 | -12.6K people |
| 1995 | -28.1K people |
| 1996 | -30.2K people |
| 1997 | -31.6K people |
| 1998 | -26K people |
| 1999 | -31.4K people |
| 2000 | -34.4K people |
| 2001 | -36.4K people |
| 2002 | -35.1K people |
| 2003 | -33.9K people |
| 2004 | 10.9K people |
| 2005 | 13.4K people |
| 2006 | 682.9K people |
| 2007 | 801.5K people |
| 2008 | -402.4K people |
| 2009 | -52.7K people |
| 2010 | -54.4K people |
| 2011 | -256.9K people |
| 2012 | -999.3K people |
| 2013 | -2.1M people |
| 2014 | -1.5M people |
| 2015 | -827.5K people |
| 2016 | -124.1K people |
| 2017 | -287.5K people |
| 2018 | 514.1K people |
| 2019 | 501K people |
| 2020 | 269.1K people |
| 2021 | 211.2K people |
| 2022 | 735.1K people |
| 2023 | 757.3K people |
| 2024 | 546.5K people |
| 2025 | 421.7K people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
Syria is ranked just above United Kingdom (389.9K people) and just below United States (1.2M people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Syria's Net Migration was 421.7K people in 2025, ranking #3 out of 215 countries.
Net Migration figures for Syria are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.