International migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan
Pakistan: International migrants, by country of destination was 4.18 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4.18 million
World rank
16th
of 231 countries
All-time high
6.21 million
in 1990
All-time low
3.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 4.18 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan peaked at 6.21 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.17 million, in 2005.
That places Pakistan 16th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.21 million | — |
| 1995 | 3.67 million | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 4.18 million | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 3.17 million | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 3.94 million | +24.2% |
| 2015 | 3.51 million | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.28 million | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 4.18 million | +27.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.94 million | 3.67 million | 6.21 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.68 million | 3.17 million | 4.18 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.73 million | 3.51 million | 3.94 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.73 million | 3.28 million | 4.18 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7801 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 367,808 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.8 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Pakistan was 4.18 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 million in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Pakistan ranks 16th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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