Net migration, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Net migration, annual growth rate was -1.99 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-1.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 96.8%
World rank
88th
of 217 countries
All-time high
192.34 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-139 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
63
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1961–2025

-1000100200196119932025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia is -1.99 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 96.8% on the previous year and down 142.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 192.34 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -139 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Saudi Arabia ranks 88th of 217 countries on this measure, 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
1960s 6.34 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 19.22 % change on previous year 9
1970s 16.55 % change on previous year 6.18 % change on previous year 41.46 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.94 % change on previous year -16.08 % change on previous year 16.46 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.0667 % change on previous year -1.76 % change on previous year 1.52 % change on previous year 10
2000s 19.83 % change on previous year -3.08 % change on previous year 192.34 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0095 % change on previous year -105.8 % change on previous year 119.38 % change on previous year 9
2020s -62.48 % change on previous year -139 % change on previous year -1.99 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 85 Lesotho, Kingdom of -1.66 % change on previous year compare
  2. 86 Tajikistan, Republic of -1.74 % change on previous year compare
  3. 87 Micronesia, Federated States of -1.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 89 Romania -2.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 90 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of -2.03 % change on previous year compare
  6. 91 Samoa -2.21 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -1.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 192.34 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -139 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 88th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 142.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.