Net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait

Kuwait: Net migration, annual growth rate was -30.59 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-30.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 231.7%
World rank
177th
of 217 countries
All-time high
138.51 % change on previous year
in 1991
All-time low
-182.67 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
60
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait is -30.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 231.7% on the previous year and down 207.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 138.51 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -182.67 % change on previous year, in 1993.

Kuwait ranks 177th of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.92 % change on previous year -6.37 % change on previous year 13.09 % change on previous year 9
1970s 2.01 % change on previous year -19.7 % change on previous year 21.7 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.14 % change on previous year -46.41 % change on previous year 51.45 % change on previous year 10
1990s -4.94 % change on previous year -182.67 % change on previous year 138.51 % change on previous year 8
2000s -12.7 % change on previous year -70.94 % change on previous year 43.54 % change on previous year 9
2010s -1.4 % change on previous year -99.88 % change on previous year 74.01 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.47 % change on previous year -86.43 % change on previous year 111.69 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 174 Burundi -28.27 % change on previous year compare
  2. 175 Czechia -30.2 % change on previous year compare
  3. 176 Ghana -30.23 % change on previous year compare
  4. 178 Finland -32.16 % change on previous year compare
  5. 179 Norway -32.82 % change on previous year compare
  6. 180 Angola -34.04 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Kuwait was -30.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 138.51 % change on previous year in 1991.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -182.67 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Kuwait rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Kuwait ranks 177th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 207.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.