Net migration rate in Kuwait

Kuwait: Net migration rate was 0.25 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
0.25
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
6th
of 20 countries
All-time high
340.85
in 1991
All-time low
-709.9
in 1990
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Net migration rate in Kuwait, 1950–2100

-750-500-2500250195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration rate in Kuwait is 0.25, measured in 2100.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration rate in Kuwait peaked at 340.85 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -709.9, in 1990.

That places Kuwait 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 34.81 0 80.58 10
1960s 60.77 44.22 71.21 10
1970s 27.47 23.35 32.89 10
1980s 15.91 9.35 21.59 10
1990s -35.01 -709.9 340.85 10
2000s 20.18 0.794 41.06 10
2010s 30.38 0.041 56.41 10
2020s 9.09 -38.27 80.31 10
2030s 0.624 0.619 0.627 10
2040s 0.622 0.61 0.629 10
2050s 0.5893 0.565 0.617 10
2060s 0.5167 0.475 0.552 10
2070s 0.4239 0.381 0.461 10
2080s 0.3392 0.307 0.372 10
2090s 0.2781 0.255 0.301 10
2100s 0.25 0.25 0.25 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 3 Oman 0.376 compare
  2. 4 Saudi Arabia 0.375 compare
  3. 5 Bahrain 0.302 compare
  4. 7 United Arab Emirates 0.193 compare
  5. 8 Qatar 0.192 compare
  6. 9 Djibouti -0.045 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More population data for Kuwait

All data for Kuwait β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net migration rate in Kuwait?
Net migration rate in Kuwait was 0.25 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest net migration rate recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 340.85 in 1991.
What is the lowest net migration rate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -709.9 in 1990.
How does Kuwait rank for net migration rate?
Kuwait ranks 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is net migration rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration rate (per 1,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration rate (per 1,000 population)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
Last refreshed