Pakistan vs United States: Migration origin destination
Pakistan
1.92 million
in 2024
United States
199,252
in 2024
Pakistan rank
2nd
United States rank
5th
Migration origin destination over time
- Pakistan
- United States
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 1.92 million against 199,252 in United States, a difference of 1.72 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 9.7 times United States's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 2nd and United States ranks 5th of 66 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 million | 20,182 | 2.31 million | Pakistan |
| 2000s | 1.62 million | 49,057 | 1.57 million | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 1.85 million | 69,361 | 1.78 million | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 1.76 million | 167,352 | 1.59 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migration origin destination, Pakistan or United States?
- Pakistan, at 1.92 million against 199,252 in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migration origin destination between Pakistan and United States?
- 1.72 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and United States?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Pakistan and United States rank globally for migration origin destination?
- Pakistan ranks 2nd and United States ranks 5th of 66 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migration origin destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.