The total population in Pakistan was estimated at 251.3 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Pakistan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Pakistan stood at approximately 235.95 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 155.34 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 28.90 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Pakistan: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2024 is 251.27 million, an increase from 247.5 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Pakistan from 1960 to 2024 is 132.58 million. The minimum value, 45.71 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 251.27 million was recorded in 2024.

In 1800, the population of the area of modern-day Pakistan was estimated to be just over 13 million. Population growth in the 19th century would be gradual in the region, rising to just 19 million at the turn of the century. In the early 1800s, the British Empire slowly consolidated power in the region, eventually controlling the region of Pakistan from the mid-19th century onwards, as part of the British Raj. From the 1930s on, the population's growth rate would increase as improvements in healthcare (particularly vaccination) and sanitation would lead to lower infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy. Independence In 1947, the Muslim-majority country of Pakistan gained independence from Britain, and split from the Hindu-majority country of India. In the next few years, upwards of ten million people migrated between the two nations, during a period that was blemished by widespread atrocities on both sides. Throughout this time, the region of Bangladesh was also a part Pakistan (as it also had a Muslim majority), known as East Pakistan; internal disputes between the two regions were persistent for over two decades, until 1971, when a short but bloody civil war resulted in Bangladesh's independence. Political disputes between Pakistan and India also created tension in the first few decades of independence, even boiling over into some relatively small-scale conflicts, although there was some economic progress and improvements in quality of life for Pakistan's citizens. The late 20th century was also characterized by several attempts to become democratic, but with intermittent periods of military rule. Between independence and the end of the century, Pakistan's population had grown more than four times in total. Pakistan today Since 2008, Pakistan has been a functioning democracy, with an emerging economy and increasing international prominence. Despite the emergence of a successful middle-class, this is prosperity is not reflected in all areas of the population as almost a quarter still live in poverty, and Pakistan ranks in the bottom 20% of countries according to the Human Development Index. In 2020, Pakistan is thought to have a total population of over 220 million people, making it the fifth-most populous country in the world.

Key information about Pakistan population

• The Pakistan population reached 241.5 million people in Jun 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 229.2 million people in Jun 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 241.5 million people in Jun 2023 and a record low of 37.5 million people in Jun 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. The Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms provides Mid-year Population. Population prior to 1981 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund. Population is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Further information about Pakistan population data

• In the latest reports, Pakistan Unemployment Rate dropped to 6.3 % in Jun 2021
• Monthly earnings of the Pakistan population was 150.2 USD in Jun 2021
• Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 32.3 % in Dec 2021

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) in Pakistan was reported at 19.88 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Pakistan was reported at 49951472 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total Population data was reported at 20.975 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.753 % for 2016. Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 16.622 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.975 % in 2017 and a record low of 11.522 % in 1960. Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in urban agglomerations of more than one million is the percentage of a country's population living in metropolitan areas that in 2018 had a population of more than one million people.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

This statistic illustrates the distribution of the Pakistani population as of the 2017 census, by language. During the surveyed time period, the number of Punjabi speakers in Pakistan was around **** million.

Population, female (% of total population) in Pakistan was reported at 49.28 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Pakistan: Population size, in millions: Pour cet indicateur, United Nations Population Division fournit des données pour la Pakistan de 1960 à 2024. La valeur moyenne pour Pakistan pendant cette période était de 132.58 million avec un minimum de 45.71 million en 1960 et un maximum de 251.27 million en 2024.

In 2016, there were approximately **** thousand millionaires in Pakistan. The number of individuals owning one million U.S. dollars or more in Pakistan is expected to rise to **** thousand by 2026. HNWI forecast in Pakistan Individuals with investible assets of at least one million U.S. dollars in current exchange rate terms are considered high net worth. The number of high-net-worth individuals in Pakistan is expected to rise overall between 2022 and 2028, settling at just under ***** thousand individuals. Countries with the highest millionaire rate In 2021, Switzerland had the highest rate of millionaires in the world, with **** percent of the adult population owning assets worth more than one million U.S. dollars. Luxembourg came in second, with **** percent of the population being millionaires, and Iceland came in third. Furthermore, over ** million people in the United States were among the world's top one percent of ultra-high net-worth individuals in 2021. China came second, with over **** million top one percent wealth holders worldwide.

In 2020, Indonesia recorded the largest population of Muslims worldwide, with around 239 million. This was followed with around 226.88 million Muslims in Pakistan and 213 million Muslims in India.

Cette statistique présente une prévision de l'évolution de la population totale du Pakistan de 2014 à 2028, en millions d'habitants. Selon la source, la population totale était d'environ 209 millions d'habitants en 2018. La même année, le PIB du Pakistan avait augmenté d'environ 5,23 % par rapport à 2017.

The statistic represents the urban population in Pakistan, which is the number of people living in urban conditions. In 2018, the urban population in Pakistan stood at approximately **** million people.

In 2025, India overtook China as the world's most populous country and now has almost 1.46 billion people. China now has the second-largest population in the world, still with just over 1.4 billion inhabitants, however, its population went into decline in 2023. Global population As of 2025, the world's population stands at almost 8.2 billion people and is expected to reach around 10.3 billion people in the 2080s, when it will then go into decline. Due to improved healthcare, sanitation, and general living conditions, the global population continues to increase; mortality rates (particularly among infants and children) are decreasing and the median age of the world population has steadily increased for decades. As for the average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries, the gap has narrowed significantly since the mid-20th century. Asia is the most populous continent on Earth; 11 of the 20 largest countries are located there. It leads the ranking of the global population by continent by far, reporting four times as many inhabitants as Africa. The Demographic Transition The population explosion over the past two centuries is part of a phenomenon known as the demographic transition. Simply put, this transition results from a drastic reduction in mortality, which then leads to a reduction in fertility, and increase in life expectancy; this interim period where death rates are low and birth rates are high is where this population explosion occurs, and population growth can remain high as the population ages. In today's most-developed countries, the transition generally began with industrialization in the 1800s, and growth has now stabilized as birth and mortality rates have re-balanced. Across less-developed countries, the stage of this transition varies; for example, China is at a later stage than India, which accounts for the change in which country is more populous - understanding the demographic transition can help understand the reason why China's population is now going into decline. The least-developed region is Sub-Saharan Africa, where fertility rates remain close to pre-industrial levels in some countries. As these countries transition, they will undergo significant rates of population growth.

Human population growth and the accompanying increase in anthropogenic activities pose a significant threat to forest ecosystems by reducing the natural services these ecosystems provide. Malam Jabba, located in the District Swat of Pakistan’s Hindukush-Himalayan temperate zone, is known for its ecotourism, skiing, timber-producing tree species, medicinal plants, and unique biodiversity. However, a large portion of Swat Valley’s population depends on the Malam Jabba forests for timber and fuelwood. This study investigates how deforestation rates have increased in response to the growing human population in Malam Jabba, District Swat. To monitor forest cover changes, we used remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS) tools. Vegetation analysis was conducted using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) based on multi-temporal satellite imagery from 1980, 2000, and 2020. Using a decay model, we calculated the deforestation rate from 1980 to 2020 and projected future rates using MATLAB, based on anticipated population growth. Our results show that over the last two decades, the average annual deforestation rate rose from 0.7% to 1.93%, coinciding with a population increase from 1.2 million to 2.3 million at a growth rate of 9% per year. Projections indicate that the deforestation rate will increase to 2.5% annually over the next 20 years, given the predicted 11.6% yearly population growth. Population growth in District Swat has severely endangered nearby forest ecosystems, and further increases in human activity, such as unsustainable tourism, fuel and timber collection, and urbanization, will likely exacerbate this trend. Based on our findings, we recommend: (i) the implementation of reforestation programs and sustainable forest resource use; (ii) the development of a long-term forest management plan that maintains equilibrium between forest density and population pressure; and (iii) prioritizing areas with extreme human impact for in-situ conservation efforts.

Key information about Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate

• Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 32.3 % in Dec 2021, compared with 32.2 % in the previous year.
• Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate is updated yearly, available from Dec 1990 to Dec 2021, with an average rate of 30.4 % .
• The data reached the an all-time high of 33.0 % in Dec 2010 and a record low of 27.5 % in Dec 1996.
• Pakistan Labour Force Participation Rate is reported by reported by CEIC Data.
• In the latest reports, Pakistan Population reached 229.2 million people in Jun 2022.
• Unemployment Rate of Pakistan dropped to 6.3 % in Jun 2021.
• The country's Monthly Earnings stood at 150.2 USD in Jun 2021.

UNICEF's country profile for Pakistan, including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

Key information about Pakistan Monthly Earnings

• Pakistan Monthly Earnings stood at 150 USD in Jun 2021, compared with the previous figure of 157 USD in Jun 2019
• Pakistan Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Jun 2008 to Jun 2021, with an average number of 127 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 171 USD in Jun 2018 and a record low of 97 USD in Jun 2009

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides Average Monthly Earnings in local currency. The International Monetary Fund average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings are in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Further information about Pakistan Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Pakistan Population reached 229 million people in Jun 2022
• Unemployment Rate of Pakistan dropped to 6 % in Jun 2021
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 32 % in Dec 2021