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 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.21 million | — |
| 1995 | 3.67 million | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 4.18 million | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 3.17 million | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 3.94 million | +24.2% |
| 2015 | 3.51 million | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.28 million | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 4.18 million | +27.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 4.18 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 21.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 4.18 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 4.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
- 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, 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 215 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.