International migrant stock in Pakistan
Pakistan: International migrant stock was 1.7% in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock in Pakistan is 1.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Pakistan peaked at 5.3% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2020.
That places Pakistan 158th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.3% | — |
| 1995 | 2.7% | -49.1% |
| 2000 | 2.7% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.8% | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 2.0% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | +21.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More financial sector data for Pakistan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0006 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0005 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0006 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Pakistan?
- International migrant stock in Pakistan was 1.7% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2020.
- How does Pakistan rank for international migrant stock?
- Pakistan ranks 158th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. 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 (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.