Migrant populations in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Migrant populations was 13.68 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
13.68 million
World rank
3rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
13.68 million
in 2024
All-time low
4.48 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Saudi Arabia is 13.68 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Saudi Arabia peaked at 13.68 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.48 million, in 1990.
Saudi Arabia ranks 3rd of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.48 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.85 million | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 5.22 million | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 6.61 million | +26.5% |
| 2010 | 8.98 million | +35.9% |
| 2015 | 13.25 million | +47.6% |
| 2020 | 13.07 million | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 13.68 million | +4.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 13.68 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 41.0× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 13.68 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 15.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.67 million | 4.48 million | 4.85 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.91 million | 5.22 million | 6.61 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.11 million | 8.98 million | 13.25 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 13.38 million | 13.07 million | 13.68 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 1 United States 52.38 million compare
- 2 Germany 16.75 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.85 million compare
- 5 France 9.19 million compare
- 6 Spain 8.87 million compare
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Saudi Arabia?
- Migrant populations in Saudi Arabia was 13.68 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.68 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.48 million in 1990.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for migrant populations?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 3rd out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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