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Migration – number one problem for Armenia

By Messenger Staff
Thursday, April 25
The most serious problem for Armenia is the problem of migration of its population from the country. As a result, Armenia is facing a serious demographic problem, and it has become a threat to the country’s national security. According to official data, the Armenian population is over 3 million people. However, there live less than 3 million people in the country. Up to 300, 000 people have left the country during the last 10 years. According to unofficial data, since regaining its independence, around 1 million people have abandoned Armenia. Most number of migrants, around 65% moves to Russia from Armenia, around 10% migrate to the USA and 10% to Europe.