Pakistan Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Pakistan's Net Migration was -1.2M people in 2025, ranking #215 out of 215 countries.
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Pakistan changed by 43.1%, from -2.2M people in 2015 to -1.2M people in 2025.
Where is Pakistan?
Pakistan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- Coordinates
- 30.00°, 70.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 people |
| 1961 | -67K people |
| 1962 | -65.8K people |
| 1963 | -64.6K people |
| 1964 | -63.3K people |
| 1965 | -62.1K people |
| 1966 | -61K people |
| 1967 | -59.9K people |
| 1968 | -58.7K people |
| 1969 | -57.4K people |
| 1970 | -58.3K people |
| 1971 | -68.4K people |
| 1972 | -69.2K people |
| 1973 | -58K people |
| 1974 | -34.8K people |
| 1975 | -1.7K people |
| 1976 | 48.2K people |
| 1977 | 85.3K people |
| 1978 | 111.4K people |
| 1979 | 450K people |
| 1980 | 1.1M people |
| 1981 | 555K people |
| 1982 | 294.3K people |
| 1983 | -4.8K people |
| 1984 | -319.2K people |
| 1985 | 68.9K people |
| 1986 | 111K people |
| 1987 | 146.4K people |
| 1988 | 38.1K people |
| 1989 | -17.2K people |
| 1990 | 275.2K people |
| 1991 | -19.7K people |
| 1992 | -718.4K people |
| 1993 | -139.5K people |
| 1994 | -277.1K people |
| 1995 | 11.5K people |
| 1996 | -60.9K people |
| 1997 | -55.5K people |
| 1998 | -112.2K people |
| 1999 | -134.5K people |
| 2000 | 252.9K people |
| 2001 | -54.7K people |
| 2002 | -653.8K people |
| 2003 | -219.1K people |
| 2004 | -64.7K people |
| 2005 | -189.9K people |
| 2006 | -183.9K people |
| 2007 | 576.3K people |
| 2008 | -140.7K people |
| 2009 | -18.3K people |
| 2010 | -431.9K people |
| 2011 | -890.6K people |
| 2012 | -1.6M people |
| 2013 | -1.9M people |
| 2014 | -2M people |
| 2015 | -2.2M people |
| 2016 | -2.3M people |
| 2017 | -1.6M people |
| 2018 | -1.3M people |
| 2019 | -1.2M people |
| 2020 | -559.3K people |
| 2021 | -565.7K people |
| 2022 | -1.3M people |
| 2023 | -1.6M people |
| 2024 | -1.4M people |
| 2025 | -1.2M people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
Pakistan holds the lowest position, just below India (-495.8K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's Net Migration was -1.2M people in 2025, ranking #215 out of 215 countries.
Net Migration figures for Pakistan are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.