Share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Share of the population born in another country was 40.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
40.3%
World rank
31st
of 231 countries
All-time high
44.2%
in 2015
All-time low
32.1%
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 40.3% for share of the population born in another country in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia peaked at 44.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 32.1%, in 2005.
Saudi Arabia ranks 31st of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.1% | — |
| 1995 | 36.5% | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 32.3% | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 32.1% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 35.7% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 44.2% | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 42.2% | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 40.3% | -4.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 40.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.9%, 2.0× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 40.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.8%, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.3% | 36.5% | 42.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.2% | 32.1% | 32.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.9% | 35.7% | 44.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 41.2% | 40.3% | 42.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 28 French Guiana 42.4% compare
- 29 Hong Kong 41.3% compare
- 30 Anguilla 40.5% compare
- 32 Malta 37.0% compare
- 33 Cook Islands 36.0% 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)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Population density 33.03 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.10 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia?
- Share of the population born in another country in Saudi Arabia was 40.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.1% in 2005.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for share of the population born in another country?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 31st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population born in another country 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Immigrants as a share of the total population.