New internal displacements in Pakistan
Pakistan: New internal displacements was 3.30 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Pakistan, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 3.30 million for new internal displacements in 2025.
The figure is up 1,810.4% on the previous year and up 229.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Pakistan peaked at 11.46 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3,675, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 5th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 89,200 | — |
| 2009 | 3.08 million | +3357.7% |
| 2010 | 11.46 million | +271.6% |
| 2011 | 490,000 | -95.7% |
| 2012 | 2.27 million | +363.0% |
| 2013 | 547,436 | -75.9% |
| 2014 | 1.68 million | +206.4% |
| 2015 | 1.00 million | -40.3% |
| 2016 | 15,029 | -98.5% |
| 2017 | 76,887 | +411.6% |
| 2018 | 3,675 | -95.2% |
| 2019 | 114,882 | +3026.0% |
| 2020 | 828,685 | +621.3% |
| 2021 | 69,721 | -91.6% |
| 2022 | 8.17 million | +11616.9% |
| 2023 | 734,624 | -91.0% |
| 2024 | 172,539 | -76.5% |
| 2025 | 3.30 million | +1810.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 3.30 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 1039.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 3.30 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,083, 1069.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +11616.9% | 69,721 | 8.17 million |
| 2009 | +3357.7% | 89,200 | 3.08 million |
| 2019 | +3026.0% | 3,675 | 114,882 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.59 million | 89,200 | 3.08 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.77 million | 3,675 | 11.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 million | 69,721 | 8.17 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 367,808 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Pakistan?
- New internal displacements in Pakistan was 3.30 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.46 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,675 in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for new internal displacements?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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