This dataset provides a comprehensive look at population and migration trends in five South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, covering the years 1960 to 2023. The data is sourced directly from the World Bank API and contains detailed statistics on total population and net migration for each year.

This dataset is ideal for:

• Time-series analysis to study population trends over six decades.
• Migration studies to assess policy impacts and demographic shifts.
• Data visualization for dashboards and presentations.
• Machine learning applications in predictive analytics.

Columns: - Country: Name of the country. - Year: Year of the recorded data. - Total Population: The total population of the country. - Net Migration: Net migration balance (positive for immigration surplus, negative for emigration surplus).

Key Insights: - Afghanistan: Significant migration shifts due to conflicts and crises. - India: Continuous population growth with varying migration trends. - Bangladesh: A history of large emigration and its impact on demographics. - Pakistan: Migration surpluses in some years and large outflows in others. - Sri Lanka: Gradual population growth and consistent emigration patterns.

Overview: This dataset provides population and migration data for five key South Asian countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, spanning the years 1960 to 2023. The data, sourced from the World Bank API, sheds light on population growth trends and net migration patterns across these nations, offering rich insights into the region's demographic changes over 63 years.

Key Features: - Total Population: Yearly population data for five countries. - Net Migration: The net effect of immigration and emigration for each year. - Time Span: Covers data from 1960 to 2023. - Source: Extracted from the official World Bank API, ensuring credibility and accuracy.

Use Cases: - Explore regional migration trends and their impact on demographics. - Analyze population growth in South Asia. - Compare migration and population patterns among Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. - Develop predictive models for demographic and migration forecasts.

About the Data: The dataset is publicly available under the World Bank Open Data License. It can be used freely for educational, research, or commercial purposes with appropriate attribution.

Columns: - Country: Name of the country (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka). - Year: The year of recorded data. - Total Population: Total population of the country for the given year. - Net Migration: Net migration value (immigration minus emigration).

Key Insights (1960–2023) - Pakistan: Steady growth from 45M (1960) to 240M (2023), with varying migration trends influenced by political and economic changes. - India: Rapid increase from 450M (1960) to 1.43B (2023), with consistently low net migration. - Bangladesh: Population rose from 55M (1960) to 170M (2023), showing negative net migration due to significant emigration. - Afghanistan: Marked by volatile migration due to conflict; population increased from 8M (1960) to 41M (2023). - Sri Lanka: Moderate growth from 10M (1960) to 22M (2023), with net migration losses during periods of civil unrest.