Total number of international immigrants in Pakistan
Pakistan: Total number of international immigrants was 4.18 million immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4.18 million immigrants
World rank
16th
of 232 countries
All-time high
6.21 million immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
3.17 million immigrants
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Pakistan stood at 4.18 million immigrants.
That represents a change of up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Pakistan peaked at 6.21 million immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.17 million immigrants, in 2005.
Pakistan ranks 16th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total number of international immigrants in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.21 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 3.67 million immigrants | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 4.18 million immigrants | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 3.17 million immigrants | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 3.94 million immigrants | +24.2% |
| 2015 | 3.51 million immigrants | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.28 million immigrants | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 4.18 million immigrants | +27.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 4.18 million immigrants is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 21.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 4.18 million immigrants is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 4.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.94 million immigrants | 3.67 million immigrants | 6.21 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.68 million immigrants | 3.17 million immigrants | 4.18 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.73 million immigrants | 3.51 million immigrants | 3.94 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.73 million immigrants | 3.28 million immigrants | 4.18 million immigrants | 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 total number of international immigrants in Pakistan?
- Total number of international immigrants in Pakistan was 4.18 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 million immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 million immigrants in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Pakistan ranks 16th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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