Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran
Iran: Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin was 36,300 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
36,300
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
4th
of 20 countries
All-time high
72,000
in 2002
All-time low
13,800
in 2010
Years of data
25
2001–2025
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran, 2001–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran is 36,300, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and up 142.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran peaked at 72,000 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 13,800, in 2010.
That places Iran 4th out of 20 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 47,400 | — |
| 2002 | 72,000 | +51.9% |
| 2003 | 53,600 | -25.6% |
| 2004 | 40,000 | -25.4% |
| 2005 | 37,900 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 42,400 | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 25,600 | -39.6% |
| 2008 | 24,900 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 15,500 | -37.8% |
| 2010 | 13,800 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 13,900 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 14,200 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 14,500 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 19,100 | +31.7% |
| 2015 | 15,000 | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 15,600 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 20,100 | +28.8% |
| 2018 | 22,100 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 21,000 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 22,200 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 24,200 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 20,500 | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 34,700 | +69.3% |
| 2024 | 40,200 | +15.9% |
| 2025 | 36,300 | -9.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 36,300 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,200, 16.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Iran's 36,300 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,800, 7.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,922 | 15,500 | 72,000 | 9 |
| 2010s | 16,930 | 13,800 | 22,100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,683 | 20,500 | 40,200 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More health data for Iran
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5627 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,070 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0327 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran?
- Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin in Iran was 36,300 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 72,000 in 2002.
- What is the lowest refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,800 in 2010.
- How does Iran rank for refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin?
- Iran ranks 4th out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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