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Migrant Outflow Declines Amid Tighter Visa Restrictions Report

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The decline in migrant outflow and rise in remittances affect Pakistan's current account and household consumption. Remittances are a key source of FX and support consumer spending. Tighter visa restrictions reduce future remittance growth potential. The impact is country-specific (Pakistan).

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  • Pakistan migrant outflow fell from 862,000 in 2023 to 725,672 in 2024.
  • Remittances rose 25% to $38.3 billion in 2024-25, 9.34% of GDP.
  • Women represent only 1% of migrant labor force.
  • 5,680 Pakistanis apprehended at European borders in 2024.
  • Gulf states receive 92% of Pakistani migrants.
Sector verdictEM_MARKETSFlatmagnitude 2/3 · confidence 3/5

Migrant outflow decline limits future remittance growth, offsetting near-term gains.

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