Saudi Arabia—Net Migration
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #13 of 217
Latest Value
119,738
2025
YoY Change
-2.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#13
of 217 countries
Maximum
977,072
2022
Minimum
-988,751
2018
CAGR
-5.3%
26 years
Last
119,738
Previous
122,170
Highest
977,072
Lowest
-988,751
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119,738 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 122,170 | -62.5% |
| 2023 | 325,691 | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 977,072 | +1019.3% |
| 2021 | -106,287 | -42.2% |
| 2020 | -74,725 | -139.0% |
| 2019 | 191,582 | +119.4% |
| 2018 | -988,751 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | -920,812 | -3310.8% |
| 2016 | -26,997 | -105.8% |
| 2015 | 465,292 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 469,144 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 485,794 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 479,206 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 491,253 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 504,955 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 496,229 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 491,337 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 489,136 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 504,661 | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 518,565 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 523,472 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 514,606 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 500,508 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 484,252 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 468,515 |
Top Countries — Net Migration
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M | 2025 |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M | 2025 |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 421,693 | 2025 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389,911 | 2025 |
| 5 | Canada | 326,204 | 2025 |
| 6 | Sudan | 291,469 | 2025 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166,615 | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158,634 | 2025 |
| 9 | South Africa | 146,370 | 2025 |
| 10 | Japan | 140,579 | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →