Iran vs Nigeria: Female migrants (% of international migrant stock)
Iran
45.7%
in 2020
Nigeria
45.5%
in 2020
Iran rank
155th
Nigeria rank
156th
Female migrants (% of international migrant stock) over time
- Iran
- Nigeria
How they compare
Iran currently reports 45.7% against 45.5% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 155th and Nigeria ranks 156th of 211 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.0% | 44.1% | 0.9% | Iran |
| 2000s | 45.0% | 43.2% | 1.8% | Iran |
| 2010s | 45.4% | 43.5% | 1.9% | Iran |
| 2020s | 45.7% | 45.5% | 0.3% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female migrants, Iran or Nigeria?
- Iran, at 45.7% against 45.5% in Nigeria as of 2020.
- What is the difference in female migrants between Iran and Nigeria?
- 0.2%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Nigeria?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do Iran and Nigeria rank globally for female migrants?
- Iran ranks 155th and Nigeria ranks 156th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.