Punjab has witnessed a nearly sweeping international migration during the past 75 years. The immigration from Punjab to the Western countries, which started post the 1947-1948 period, further picked up in the 1960s.

Between 2016 and March 2021, more than 4.78 lac Punjabis flew to foreign countries in search of greener pastures.

In terms of migration for studies, Punjab has been placed in the third position, as over 2.62 lakh students went abroad for studies during the said period.