Kuwait Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Kuwait's Net Migration was 42.8K people in 2025, ranking #23 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Kuwait's Net Migration changed from 21.8K to 42.8K (96.5%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Kuwait changed by -67.0%, from 129.7K people in 2015 to 42.8K people in 2025.
Where is Kuwait?
Kuwait
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Kuwait
- Coordinates
- 29.50°, 45.75°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.8K people |
| 1961 | 24.6K people |
| 1962 | 27.4K people |
| 1963 | 28.9K people |
| 1964 | 29.5K people |
| 1965 | 30.6K people |
| 1966 | 32.4K people |
| 1967 | 34.2K people |
| 1968 | 35.4K people |
| 1969 | 33.1K people |
| 1970 | 26.6K people |
| 1971 | 22.2K people |
| 1972 | 22K people |
| 1973 | 22.8K people |
| 1974 | 25.4K people |
| 1975 | 30.9K people |
| 1976 | 36.1K people |
| 1977 | 38.2K people |
| 1978 | 39.2K people |
| 1979 | 37.4K people |
| 1980 | 32.5K people |
| 1981 | 29.6K people |
| 1982 | 30.4K people |
| 1983 | 31.8K people |
| 1984 | 17K people |
| 1985 | 25.8K people |
| 1986 | 27.2K people |
| 1987 | 31.2K people |
| 1988 | 31.5K people |
| 1989 | 34.6K people |
| 1990 | -1.2M people |
| 1991 | 460.6K people |
| 1992 | 52.6K people |
| 1993 | -43.5K people |
| 1994 | -41.9K people |
| 1995 | 438 people |
| 1996 | 17.9K people |
| 1997 | 17.5K people |
| 1998 | 16.9K people |
| 1999 | 15.9K people |
| 2000 | 14.3K people |
| 2001 | 12.1K people |
| 2002 | 9.3K people |
| 2003 | 5.9K people |
| 2004 | 1.7K people |
| 2005 | 67.6K people |
| 2006 | 97.1K people |
| 2007 | 96.8K people |
| 2008 | 96.3K people |
| 2009 | 95.5K people |
| 2010 | 101.6K people |
| 2011 | 176.7K people |
| 2012 | 127.8K people |
| 2013 | 107.8K people |
| 2014 | 100.9K people |
| 2015 | 129.7K people |
| 2016 | 105.8K people |
| 2017 | 92.7K people |
| 2018 | 146K people |
| 2019 | 181 people |
| 2020 | -168.4K people |
| 2021 | 19.7K people |
| 2022 | 368.6K people |
| 2023 | 50K people |
| 2024 | 61.6K people |
| 2025 | 42.8K people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
Kuwait is ranked just above Switzerland (37.3K people) and just below Sweden (47.1K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 23 | Kuwait | 42.8K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's Net Migration was 42.8K people in 2025, ranking #23 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Kuwait's Net Migration changed from 21.8K to 42.8K (96.5%).
Net Migration figures for Kuwait are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.