Net migration, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Net migration, annual growth rate was -43.03 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-43.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 498.6%
World rank
187th
of 217 countries
All-time high
355.65 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-956.79 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is -43.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 498.6% on the previous year and down 775.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 355.65 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -956.79 % change on previous year, in 2019.

That places United Arab Emirates 187th out of 217 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -17.26 % change on previous year -118.67 % change on previous year 38.23 % change on previous year 8
1970s 9.64 % change on previous year -0.2213 % change on previous year 86.18 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.62 % change on previous year -51.89 % change on previous year 85.23 % change on previous year 10
1990s 16.35 % change on previous year -4.87 % change on previous year 161.53 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.98 % change on previous year -68.72 % change on previous year 128.27 % change on previous year 10
2010s -105.5 % change on previous year -956.79 % change on previous year 32.96 % change on previous year 10
2020s 74.81 % change on previous year -43.03 % change on previous year 355.65 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 184 Iran, Islamic Republic of -38.58 % change on previous year compare
  2. 185 Poland, Republic of -38.96 % change on previous year compare
  3. 186 Russian Federation -41.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 188 Trinidad and Tobago -48.2 % change on previous year compare
  5. 189 Slovak Republic -49.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 190 Kyrgyz Republic -50.21 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
Net migration, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was -43.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 355.65 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -956.79 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 187th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 775.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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
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.