The Iranian diaspora is a relatively new diaspora around the world as most of its outward migration has occurred since the 1979 Islamic revolution that turned their nation into a religious theocracy that remains today. Iranians who have moved abroad tend to be among the most educated, well-off, and agnostic in their home country, hence why Iranian people tend to have a pretty good reputation overseas.
The nations with the largest Iranian diaspora are:
1. USA (620k)
2. Kuwait (438k)
3. UAE (357k)
4. Germany (336k)
5. Canada (311k)
6. Israel (250k)
7. Sweden (127k)
8. Turkey (126k)
9. Australia (125k)
10. France (118k)
Roughneck16 on
Massive Iranian community where I lived in Los Angeles. Most of the people who fled belonged to the urban, educated class, so many “Tehrangeles” residents are professionals. My boss fled Iran with his family in late 1970s and settled in LA.
Jackdaw99 on
Well, they’re not diasporic if they’re actually living in Iran, so I’d remove that bit. Otherwise, interesting graphic.
platistocrates on
Are Zoroastrians in India considered part of the diaspora? They are a distinct culture.
tmrcz on
all people from Iran that I’ve met in my life are stunningly beautiful people – both men and women
Unable-Principle-187 on
> have lots of war with Iran
> accept more Iranian diaspora than anywhere else
Wth America?
dgreenbe on
I like how they colored the entire United States including Alaska, when it’s basically just LA (arguably the best thing about LA)
TendstobeRight85 on
Its interesting that of the 3 nations most likely to take members of the Diaspora, one is distinctly Iran’s biggest enemy.
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The Iranian diaspora is a relatively new diaspora around the world as most of its outward migration has occurred since the 1979 Islamic revolution that turned their nation into a religious theocracy that remains today. Iranians who have moved abroad tend to be among the most educated, well-off, and agnostic in their home country, hence why Iranian people tend to have a pretty good reputation overseas.
The nations with the largest Iranian diaspora are:
1. USA (620k)
2. Kuwait (438k)
3. UAE (357k)
4. Germany (336k)
5. Canada (311k)
6. Israel (250k)
7. Sweden (127k)
8. Turkey (126k)
9. Australia (125k)
10. France (118k)
Massive Iranian community where I lived in Los Angeles. Most of the people who fled belonged to the urban, educated class, so many “Tehrangeles” residents are professionals. My boss fled Iran with his family in late 1970s and settled in LA.
Well, they’re not diasporic if they’re actually living in Iran, so I’d remove that bit. Otherwise, interesting graphic.
Are Zoroastrians in India considered part of the diaspora? They are a distinct culture.
all people from Iran that I’ve met in my life are stunningly beautiful people – both men and women
> have lots of war with Iran
> accept more Iranian diaspora than anywhere else
Wth America?
I like how they colored the entire United States including Alaska, when it’s basically just LA (arguably the best thing about LA)
Its interesting that of the 3 nations most likely to take members of the Diaspora, one is distinctly Iran’s biggest enemy.