Net migration metrics in Pakistan
Pakistan: Net migration metrics was -1.62 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1.62 million
Change on year
down 22.5%
World rank
236th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.08 million
in 1980
All-time low
-2.29 million
in 2016
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Pakistan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Pakistan is -1.62 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.5% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Pakistan peaked at 1.08 million in 1980 and was at its lowest, -2.29 million, in 2016.
That places Pakistan 236th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 50,005 | — |
| 1951 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 50,005 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1961 | -66,991 | — |
| 1962 | -65,780 | -1.8% |
| 1963 | -64,552 | -1.9% |
| 1964 | -63,298 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | -62,070 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | -61,025 | -1.7% |
| 1967 | -59,932 | -1.8% |
| 1968 | -58,721 | -2.0% |
| 1969 | -57,406 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | -58,281 | +1.5% |
| 1971 | -68,357 | +17.3% |
| 1972 | -69,209 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | -58,012 | -16.2% |
| 1974 | -34,785 | -40.0% |
| 1975 | -1,710 | -95.1% |
| 1976 | 48,238 | -2920.9% |
| 1977 | 85,250 | +76.7% |
| 1978 | 111,386 | +30.7% |
| 1979 | 450,003 | +304.0% |
| 1980 | 1.08 million | +139.6% |
| 1981 | 555,032 | -48.5% |
| 1982 | 294,252 | -47.0% |
| 1983 | -4,753 | -101.6% |
| 1984 | -319,242 | +6616.6% |
| 1985 | 68,860 | -121.6% |
| 1986 | 111,045 | +61.3% |
| 1987 | 146,364 | +31.8% |
| 1988 | 38,139 | -73.9% |
| 1989 | -17,164 | -145.0% |
| 1990 | 275,242 | -1703.6% |
| 1991 | -19,668 | -107.1% |
| 1992 | -718,387 | +3552.6% |
| 1993 | -139,493 | -80.6% |
| 1994 | -277,100 | +98.6% |
| 1995 | 11,534 | -104.2% |
| 1996 | -60,855 | -627.6% |
| 1997 | -55,539 | -8.7% |
| 1998 | -112,191 | +102.0% |
| 1999 | -134,510 | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 252,869 | -288.0% |
| 2001 | -54,727 | -121.6% |
| 2002 | -653,758 | +1094.6% |
| 2003 | -219,118 | -66.5% |
| 2004 | -64,669 | -70.5% |
| 2005 | -189,899 | +193.6% |
| 2006 | -183,933 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 576,349 | -413.3% |
| 2008 | -140,746 | -124.4% |
| 2009 | -18,298 | -87.0% |
| 2010 | -431,902 | +2260.4% |
| 2011 | -890,633 | +106.2% |
| 2012 | -1.65 million | +85.0% |
| 2013 | -1.91 million | +15.7% |
| 2014 | -2.04 million | +6.9% |
| 2015 | -2.17 million | +6.6% |
| 2016 | -2.29 million | +5.4% |
| 2017 | -1.57 million | -31.3% |
| 2018 | -1.31 million | -16.8% |
| 2019 | -1.18 million | -10.1% |
| 2020 | -559,291 | -52.5% |
| 2021 | -565,673 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | -1.32 million | +133.8% |
| 2023 | -1.62 million | +22.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's -1.62 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 269.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's -1.62 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | -6616.6% | -4,753 | -319,242 |
| 1992 | -3552.6% | -19,668 | -718,387 |
| 1976 | +2920.9% | -1,710 | 48,238 |
| 2010 | -2260.4% | -18,298 | -431,902 |
| 1990 | +1703.6% | -17,164 | 275,242 |
| 2002 | -1094.6% | -54,727 | -653,758 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 50,005 | 50,005 | 50,005 | 10 |
| 1960s | -55,978 | -66,991 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 40,452 | -69,209 | 450,003 | 10 |
| 1980s | 195,076 | -319,242 | 1.08 million | 10 |
| 1990s | -123,097 | -718,387 | 275,242 | 10 |
| 2000s | -69,593 | -653,758 | 576,349 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.54 million | -2.29 million | -431,902 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.02 million | -1.62 million | -559,291 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Pakistan?
- Net migration metrics in Pakistan was -1.62 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.08 million in 1980.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.29 million in 2016.
- How does Pakistan rank for net migration metrics?
- Pakistan ranks 236th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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