More Than 50% Population Wants to Get Out of Pakistan

More than 50% of Pakistanis would consider moving abroad for better opportunities, according to the WIN Worldviews Survey 2026.

Key points

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• While 12% would move regardless of the conditions, the survey discovered that 40% of Pakistanis would move abroad if they could do so legally.
• The findings show that 52% of respondents would consider leaving the country, compared with 46% of individuals globally.
• While 1% would move regardless of the conditions, in Vietnam, 40% of young individuals would move abroad if they could do so legally.
• In Germany, 46% would consider moving abroad legally and 20% would move regardless of the conditions.

Notably, the findings show that 52% of respondents would consider leaving the country, compared with 46% of individuals globally.

While 12% would move regardless of the conditions, the survey discovered that 40% of Pakistanis would move abroad if they could do so legally. Meanwhile, 48% remarked they would prefer to stay in Pakistan, and less than 1% did not know or provided no response. Almost 1 in 3 Pakistani Adults Suffers From a Mental Disorder.

52% of Pakistanis Would Consider Moving Abroad for Better Opportunities, Compared with 46% Globally; Among Pakistani Youth (Aged 18-24), 44% Would Consider Moving While 56% Would Stay – WIN Worldviews Survey 2026. Gallup Pakistan (@GallupPak) October 26, 2026. Most Young Pakistanis Prefer to Stay.

Despite the overall interest in moving abroad, most young Pakistanis prefer to remain in the country. While 44% would consider relocating for better opportunities, among respondents aged 18 to 24, 56% remarked they would not move abroad.

While 8% would move regardless of the conditions, of these young respondents, 36% remarked they would move abroad if they could do so legally.

In practice, the trend differs considerably from the global youth average. Worldwide, 66% of young individuals would consider moving abroad, including 51% who would do so legally and 15% who would move regardless of the conditions. Only 27% remarked they would prefer to stay in their home country.

While 1% would move regardless of the conditions, in Vietnam, 40% of young individuals would move abroad if they could do so legally. Meanwhile, 59% would prefer to stay.

In Germany, 46% would consider moving abroad legally and 20% would move regardless of the conditions. In France, the corresponding figures stand at 43% and 27%. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

In short, more Than 50% Population Wants to Get Out of Pakistan is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.