Migration origin destination in Pakistan
Pakistan: Migration origin destination was 1.92 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.92 million
World rank
2nd
of 66 countries
All-time high
3.37 million
in 1990
All-time low
1.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migration origin destination in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migration origin destination in Pakistan stood at 1.92 million.
The figure is up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migration origin destination in Pakistan peaked at 3.37 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.17 million, in 2005.
Pakistan ranks 2nd of 66 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migration origin destination in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.37 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.29 million | -61.7% |
| 2000 | 2.07 million | +60.2% |
| 2005 | 1.17 million | -43.7% |
| 2010 | 1.99 million | +70.7% |
| 2015 | 1.71 million | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 1.60 million | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 1.92 million | +20.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 1.92 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 275, 6994.4× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 1.92 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,303, 835.2× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 million | 1.29 million | 3.37 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.62 million | 1.17 million | 2.07 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.85 million | 1.71 million | 1.99 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.76 million | 1.60 million | 1.92 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 migration origin destination in Pakistan?
- Migration origin destination in Pakistan was 1.92 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migration origin destination recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.37 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migration origin destination recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.17 million in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for migration origin destination?
- Pakistan ranks 2nd out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migration origin destination rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 Migration origin destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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