Net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Net migration, annual growth rate was -293.04 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-293.04 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 95.5%
Rank
44th
of 44 groups
All-time high
738.16 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-480.4 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1961–2025

-500-2500250500750196119932025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan is -293.04 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 95.5% on the previous year and down 390.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 738.16 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -480.4 % change on previous year, in 1961.

That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 44th out of 44 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 -480.4 % change on previous year
1962 61.53 % change on previous year -112.8%
1963 -63.84 % change on previous year -203.8%
1964 23.31 % change on previous year -136.5%
1965 -28.28 % change on previous year -221.3%
1966 165.51 % change on previous year -685.3%
1967 1.71 % change on previous year -99.0%
1968 80.27 % change on previous year +4603.8%
1969 13.46 % change on previous year -83.2%
1970 -53.46 % change on previous year -497.3%
1971 -152.17 % change on previous year +184.6%
1972 45.59 % change on previous year -130.0%
1973 319.31 % change on previous year +600.4%
1974 90.47 % change on previous year -71.7%
1975 738.16 % change on previous year +715.9%
1976 -24.15 % change on previous year -103.3%
1977 -31.19 % change on previous year +29.2%
1978 6.22 % change on previous year -119.9%
1979 -28.75 % change on previous year -562.1%
1980 93.75 % change on previous year -426.0%
1981 -17.54 % change on previous year -118.7%
1982 -40.13 % change on previous year +128.8%
1983 80.63 % change on previous year -300.9%
1984 78.14 % change on previous year -3.1%
1985 -54.37 % change on previous year -169.6%
1986 80.53 % change on previous year -248.1%
1987 -24.55 % change on previous year -130.5%
1988 -20.44 % change on previous year -16.8%
1989 47.58 % change on previous year -332.8%
1990 -304.9 % change on previous year -740.8%
1991 197.74 % change on previous year -164.9%
1992 -35.78 % change on previous year -118.1%
1993 -78.4 % change on previous year +119.1%
1994 -205.79 % change on previous year +162.5%
1995 163.38 % change on previous year -179.4%
1996 129.28 % change on previous year -20.9%
1997 116.87 % change on previous year -9.6%
1998 39.61 % change on previous year -66.1%
1999 -21.41 % change on previous year -154.1%
2000 -50.75 % change on previous year +137.1%
2001 220.82 % change on previous year -535.1%
2002 -69.88 % change on previous year -131.6%
2003 592.68 % change on previous year -948.2%
2004 -11.07 % change on previous year -101.9%
2005 52.49 % change on previous year -574.2%
2006 -5.16 % change on previous year -109.8%
2007 -32.61 % change on previous year +531.7%
2008 9.1 % change on previous year -127.9%
2009 -44.88 % change on previous year -593.1%
2010 -101.89 % change on previous year +127.0%
2012 -325.24 % change on previous year +219.2%
2013 -32.17 % change on previous year -90.1%
2014 -33.84 % change on previous year +5.2%
2015 -59.7 % change on previous year +76.4%
2016 -12.11 % change on previous year -79.7%
2017 -26.85 % change on previous year +121.8%
2018 31.36 % change on previous year -216.8%
2019 41.53 % change on previous year +32.4%
2020 29.59 % change on previous year -28.8%
2021 59.38 % change on previous year +100.7%
2022 468.11 % change on previous year +688.3%
2023 -69.29 % change on previous year -114.8%
2024 -149.87 % change on previous year +116.3%
2025 -293.04 % change on previous year +95.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -25.19 % change on previous year -480.4 % change on previous year 165.51 % change on previous year 9
1970s 91 % change on previous year -152.17 % change on previous year 738.16 % change on previous year 10
1980s 22.36 % change on previous year -54.37 % change on previous year 93.75 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.0592 % change on previous year -304.9 % change on previous year 197.74 % change on previous year 10
2000s 66.07 % change on previous year -69.88 % change on previous year 592.68 % change on previous year 10
2010s -57.66 % change on previous year -325.24 % change on previous year 41.53 % change on previous year 9
2020s 7.48 % change on previous year -293.04 % change on previous year 468.11 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

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  2. 42 Guyana 5.83 % change on previous year compare
  3. 43 Maldives 5.7 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 American Samoa 5.32 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 French Polynesia 4.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 4.59 % change on previous year compare
  7. 47 Tunisia 4.59 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was -293.04 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 738.16 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was -480.4 % change on previous year in 1961.
How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 44th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 390.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 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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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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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.