Net migration rate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Net migration rate was 0.375 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
0.375
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
4th
of 20 countries
All-time high
30.37
in 2022
All-time low
-32.56
in 2018
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Net migration rate in Saudi Arabia, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.375, measured in 2100.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 30.37 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -32.56, in 2018.

Saudi Arabia ranks 4th of 20 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 7.55 6.39 8.81 10
1960s 5.83 4.95 7.41 10
1970s 15.86 8.73 19.78 10
1980s 19.45 15.26 22.5 10
1990s 12.48 10.36 15.08 10
2000s 25.15 20.49 28.96 10
2010s 4.86 -32.56 20.07 10
2020s 5.17 -3.39 30.37 10
2030s 0.5917 0.588 0.595 10
2040s 0.5954 0.589 0.601 10
2050s 0.5821 0.569 0.598 10
2060s 0.5471 0.526 0.563 10
2070s 0.499 0.473 0.522 10
2080s 0.4467 0.423 0.468 10
2090s 0.4005 0.38 0.419 10
2100s 0.375 0.375 0.375 1

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 1 Libya 0.755 compare
  2. 2 Jordan 0.592 compare
  3. 3 Oman 0.376 compare
  4. 5 Bahrain 0.302 compare
  5. 6 Kuwait 0.25 compare
  6. 7 United Arab Emirates 0.193 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More population data for Saudi Arabia

All data for Saudi Arabia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net migration rate in Saudi Arabia?
Net migration rate in Saudi Arabia was 0.375 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest net migration rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 30.37 in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -32.56 in 2018.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for net migration rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 4th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is net migration rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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