Net migration, annual growth rate in Qatar

Qatar: Net migration, annual growth rate was -21.29 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-21.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 239.4%
World rank
163rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
450.58 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-577.72 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

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

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

Analysis

Qatar recorded -21.29 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 239.4% on the previous year and down 140.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 450.58 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -577.72 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Qatar ranks 163rd 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 21.77 % change on previous year 7.21 % change on previous year 100.88 % change on previous year 9
1970s 3.47 % change on previous year -0.5214 % change on previous year 35.8 % change on previous year 10
1980s -6.37 % change on previous year -33.53 % change on previous year 0.9867 % change on previous year 10
1990s 28.01 % change on previous year -2.08 % change on previous year 254.31 % change on previous year 10
2000s 56.25 % change on previous year -43.64 % change on previous year 450.58 % change on previous year 10
2010s -11.34 % change on previous year -73.32 % change on previous year 73.2 % change on previous year 10
2020s -43.11 % change on previous year -577.72 % change on previous year 226.53 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 160 Vanuatu -20.93 % change on previous year compare
  2. 161 Dominica -21 % change on previous year compare
  3. 162 Aruba -21.28 % change on previous year compare
  4. 164 Senegal -22.6 % change on previous year compare
  5. 165 Syrian Arab Republic -22.84 % change on previous year compare
  6. 166 Iceland -23.54 % 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 Qatar?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Qatar was -21.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 450.58 % change on previous year in 2005.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was -577.72 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Qatar rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Qatar ranks 163rd out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 140.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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.