Negative migration balance of Armenia in Q1 of 2019 amounted to 1 218  people

ArmInfo. At the Q1 of 2019,  14,576 cases of population migration were recorded, which is more  than a year ago by 13.6%.

According to the data of the RA Statistical Committee, out of this  number, 5151 people moved to the country from abroad. (with y-o-y  growth of 20.4%), and 6369 people emigrated abroad (with y-o-y growth  of 15.3%). Meanwhile, intrarepublic migration amounted to 8,207  cases, with y-o-y increase of 12.3%. In the end, in Q1 of 2019 the  negative balance of migration in Armenia was 1,218 people (with y-o-y  decline of 2%).

The main countries to which the citizens of Armenia prefer to move  are Russia, the USA, Georgia, France and Germany.

For tourism purposes, 364.489 people visited Armenia during the  reporting period. (with an increase of 5.2% per annum), and 317,891  people left. (with an increase of 5.7% per annum).