International migrant stock, total in Pakistan

Pakistan: International migrant stock, total was 4.18 million in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
4.18 million
World rank
16th
of 214 countries
All-time high
6.21 million
in 1990
All-time low
3.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock, total in Pakistan, 1990–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M1990200720241990: 6.2M1995: 3.7M2000: 4.2M2005: 3.2M2010: 3.9M2015: 3.5M2020: 3.3M2024: 4.2M

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 4.18 million for international migrant stock, total in 2024.

The figure is up 19.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Pakistan peaked at 6.21 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.17 million, in 2005.

That places Pakistan 16th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 13 Jordan 5.28 million compare
  2. 14 Ukraine 5.06 million compare
  3. 15 India 4.80 million compare
  4. 17 Iran 3.84 million compare
  5. 18 Malaysia 3.81 million compare
  6. 19 Japan 3.41 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock, total in Pakistan?
International migrant stock, total in Pakistan was 4.18 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 6.21 million in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 3.17 million in 2005.
How does Pakistan rank for international migrant stock, total?
Pakistan ranks 16th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is international 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 International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
International migrant stock, total
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
262 places, 2,096 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.