The line graph illustrates the number of people moving from rural to urban areas in Iran, Indonesia, and Russia between 2000 and 2025.
Overall, the number of rural-to-urban migrants has increased in all three countries, with Russia and Indonesia experiencing the most significant rises. Iran, on the other hand, saw a more gradual increase.
In 2000, fewer than 10 million people migrated in all three countries. Russia had the highest figure, followed by Indonesia and Iran. By 2010, migration in Russia surged to nearly 50 million, while Indonesia also saw a sharp increase to about 30 million. Iran’s migration numbers remained the lowest, reaching approximately 20 million.
Between 2010 and 2025, Russia and Indonesia continued their upward trends, surpassing 90 million migrants by 2025. Iran’s migration rate, however, grew at a slower pace and plateaued at around 30 million after 2020.
In conclusion, Russia and Indonesia saw substantial urban migration, whereas Iran experienced a steady but slower increase, leveling off in recent years.
