Pakistan sees 1.8 million emigrants in three-year period

Official documents presented to Pakistan's National Assembly reveal that over 1.8 million Pakistanis emigrated for employment purposes between 2024 and 2026.

The data highlights a significant movement of highly educated and skilled professionals seeking opportunities in international job markets. In 2024, 45,830 highly educated individuals moved abroad, followed by 28,726 in 2025, and 15,850 so far in 2026.

Key professional groups migrating include managers, engineers, accountants, doctors, and teachers. Managers and engineers represent substantial portions of this workforce mobility. Other notable categories include IT professionals, nurses, pharmacists, and pilots. While the figures track the scale of professional movement, they do not specify how many individuals have permanently settled in other countries.