Refugees by country of origin in Pakistan
Pakistan: Refugees by country of origin was 86,259 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Pakistan, 1974–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Pakistan stood at 86,259 people.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 74.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Pakistan peaked at 335,947 people in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 1974.
Pakistan ranks 29th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 people | — |
| 1988 | 274 people | — |
| 1989 | 409 people | +49.3% |
| 1990 | 485 people | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 523 people | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 1,088 people | +108.0% |
| 1993 | 1,420 people | +30.5% |
| 1994 | 4,431 people | +212.0% |
| 1995 | 5,277 people | +19.1% |
| 1996 | 7,499 people | +42.1% |
| 1997 | 5,983 people | -20.2% |
| 1998 | 6,860 people | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 8,011 people | +16.8% |
| 2000 | 10,134 people | +26.5% |
| 2001 | 12,326 people | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 23,164 people | +87.9% |
| 2003 | 24,390 people | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 25,943 people | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 29,906 people | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 25,636 people | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 31,847 people | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 32,391 people | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 35,129 people | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 39,979 people | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 35,948 people | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 49,778 people | +38.5% |
| 2013 | 48,676 people | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 335,947 people | +590.2% |
| 2015 | 297,886 people | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 105,419 people | -64.6% |
| 2017 | 128,914 people | +22.3% |
| 2018 | 132,248 people | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 136,902 people | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 133,280 people | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 132,786 people | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 112,326 people | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 94,454 people | -15.9% |
| 2024 | 86,259 people | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 people | 0 people | 0 people | 1 |
| 1980s | 341.5 people | 274 people | 409 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 4,158 people | 485 people | 8,011 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,087 people | 10,134 people | 35,129 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,170 people | 35,948 people | 335,947 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 111,821 people | 86,259 people | 133,280 people | 5 |
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 refugees by country of origin in Pakistan?
- Refugees by country of origin in Pakistan was 86,259 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 335,947 people in 2014.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 1974.
- How does Pakistan rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Pakistan ranks 29th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.