Iran vs Palestine: Refugees, by country of origin
Iran
157,926
in 2025
Palestine
48,331
in 2025
Iran rank
4th
Palestine rank
6th
Refugees, by country of origin over time
- Iran
- Palestine
How they compare
Iran currently reports 157,926 against 48,331 in Palestine, a difference of 109,595.
That makes Iran's figure about 3.3 times Palestine's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Palestine ahead.
Iran ranks 4th and Palestine ranks 6th of 20 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Palestine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Palestine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97,854 | 326,504 | 228,650 | Palestine |
| 2010s | 93,098 | 96,803 | 3,705 | Palestine |
| 2020s | 144,774 | 73,530 | 71,244 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees, by country of origin, Iran or Palestine?
- Iran, at 157,926 against 48,331 in Palestine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees, by country of origin between Iran and Palestine?
- 109,595, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Palestine?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Iran and Palestine rank globally for refugees, by country of origin?
- Iran ranks 4th and Palestine ranks 6th of 20 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees, by country of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.