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Global Pakistani Diaspora and Remittance Flows
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Explore the global distribution of the Pakistani diaspora and the financial inflows generated through remittances. This collection details the number of Pakistani expatriates residing across 118 countries and various continents, alongside the monetary value of remittances sent back to Pakistan in US dollars. Spanning the years 1976 to 2021, the records offer insights into migration patterns, economic contributions, and the demographic spread of overseas communities, aiding in the understanding of social and cultural dynamics.
Columns
- Country: The name of the nation where the Pakistani expatriates are residing.
- Article: Relevant articles or information associated with the country, such as political or economic situations.
- Continent: The name of the continent where the country is located.
- Overseas Pakistani population (By Country): The estimated number of Pakistani expatriates residing in the specific country.
- Extra Information: Additional details relevant to the expatriate population, often containing official estimates or years.
- Overseas Pakistani Population by Continent: The estimated number of Pakistani expatriates residing across the entire continent.
- Population (by Continent): The estimated total population of the continent.
- Year: The calendar year corresponding to the remittance data received.
- Remittance ($ billion): The value of remittances in US dollars sent by the expatriate population to Pakistan during the specified year.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format with a file size of approximately 7.17 kB. It contains 9 columns and covers 118 unique countries. The data includes statistical breakdowns with valid entries for country names and estimated populations, though some fields such as 'Extra Information' and 'Year' contain significant missing values (nulls) indicating a mix of aggregate and time-series data structures. The file is expected to be updated annually.
Usage
- Economic Analysis: Identifying areas of high remittance inflows and studying their economic impact on Pakistan.
- Policy Formulation: Assisting policymakers in creating strategies that cater to the needs and challenges of expatriates in different regions.
- Social Research: Understanding the social and cultural dynamics of the Pakistani community globally.
- Diaspora Studies: Analysing trends and patterns of migration across different continents and decades.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Global coverage spanning 118 countries across continents including Asia, Africa, and others.
- Time Range: Data corresponds to years between 1976 and 2021.
- Demographic Scope: Focuses specifically on the overseas Pakistani population and their financial contributions.
- Data Notes: High null values observed in 'Overseas Pakistani Population by Continent' (95% missing) and 'Population (by Continent)' (95% missing), suggesting these are summary fields rather than row-level attributes for all entries.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers: For academic studies on migration and economics.
- Policymakers: For government planning and foreign affairs.
- Financial Analysts: For tracking cross-border currency flows and remittance trends.
- Sociologists: For studying the spread and settlement of the Pakistani diaspora.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Pakistani Diaspora and Remittance Flows
- Overseas Pakistani Population and Financial Contributions
- Pakistani Expatriate Statistics 1976-2021
- International Remittance and Migration Data: Pakistan
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