Migrant stock share in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Migrant stock share was 40.29 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
40.29
World rank
31st
of 231 countries
All-time high
44.21
in 2015
All-time low
32.13
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock share in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 40.29 for migrant stock share in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant stock share in Saudi Arabia peaked at 44.21 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 32.13, in 2005.
Saudi Arabia ranks 31st of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Migrant stock share in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.15 | — |
| 1995 | 36.52 | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 32.26 | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 32.13 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 35.68 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 44.21 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 42.18 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 40.29 | -4.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 40.29 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.91, 2.0× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 40.29 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.78, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.34 | 36.52 | 42.15 | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.19 | 32.13 | 32.26 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.95 | 35.68 | 44.21 | 2 |
| 2020s | 41.23 | 40.29 | 42.18 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 28 French Guiana 42.44 compare
- 29 Hong Kong 41.31 compare
- 30 Anguilla 40.54 compare
- 32 Malta 36.97 compare
- 33 Cook Islands 35.96 compare
- 34 Antigua and Barbuda 32.5 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 stock share in Saudi Arabia?
- Migrant stock share in Saudi Arabia was 40.29 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock share recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.21 in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant stock share recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.13 in 2005.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for migrant stock share?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 31st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock share rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. 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 stock share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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