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In 2025, trends in repatriation to Armenia were normal, Zareh Sinanyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia, noted that last year, due to “hot spots,” there was no major wave of repatriation, but nor was the flow noticeably reduced.
“In recent years, the largest increase occurred in 2022–2023, related to the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Last year, most repatriates came from Russia. This is natural, as a large number of Armenians live there. In addition, they are close geographically, psychologically, and in terms of origin. The next largest group of repatriates comes from Syria, followed by Lebanon and Iran. We also have repatriates from the U.S., Argentina, Australia, and other countries,” Zareh Sinanyan said.
The Repatriation and Integration Center at the High Commissioner’s Office continues to develop its programs, making them more targeted and serving those relocating to Armenia. The services cover a wide range of areas, including assistance with documentation, enrolling children in schools and kindergartens, Armenian language courses, and familiarization with the job market.
“Repatriation needs to be on a larger scale, as we are facing a demographic challenge. Achieving this depends on several factors, including the allocation of financial resources. I am confident that we will reach that stage. Once our pressing security issues are addressed, we will turn our attention to reshaping the demographic picture through repatriation,” Zareh Sinanyan stated.