Migrant populations in Pakistan
Pakistan: Migrant populations was 4.18 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4.18 million
World rank
16th
of 228 countries
All-time high
6.21 million
in 1990
All-time low
3.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Pakistan is 4.18 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations 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 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 4.18 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 21.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 4.18 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 4.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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)
- Population growth rate 0.168 (2100)
- Population density 662.88 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Pakistan?
- Migrant populations in Pakistan was 4.18 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 million in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for migrant populations?
- Pakistan ranks 16th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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