Migrant stock total in Pakistan
Pakistan: Migrant stock total was 4.18 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4.18 million
World rank
16th
of 232 countries
All-time high
6.21 million
in 1990
All-time low
3.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock total in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant stock total in Pakistan stood at 4.18 million.
That represents a change of up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant stock total in Pakistan peaked at 6.21 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.17 million, in 2005.
Pakistan ranks 16th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant stock total 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 stock total in Pakistan?
- Migrant stock total in Pakistan was 4.18 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock total recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant stock total recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 million in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for migrant stock total?
- Pakistan ranks 16th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock total 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 stock total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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