International migrant stock, total in Pakistan
Pakistan: International migrant stock, total was 4.18 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Pakistan, 1990–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More financial sector data for Pakistan
- Net migration -1.24 million (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.76 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 55.96 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 10.7% (2025)
- Net foreign assets -249.12 billion current LCU (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 36.0% (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 10.7% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 10.7% (2025)
- Broad money 40.9% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 281.14 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
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
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.