Population growth (annual %) in Pakistan was reported at 1.5096 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Pakistan was reported at 2.3603 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Lahore, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Quetta, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

In 2022, 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

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Hyderabad, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Jhang, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Rural population growth (annual %) in Pakistan was reported at 0.98369 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Rural population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Wah, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Karachi, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Rural population (% of total population) in Pakistan was reported at 61.64 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Faisalabad, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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 July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Mardan, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Larkana, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Pakistan was reported at 7.2511 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Kasur, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Sheikhupura, Pakistan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Pakistan was reported at 69.39 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Pakistan labor force participation rate for 2023 was 43.16%, a 0.01% decline from 2022.

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<li>Pakistan labor force participation rate for 2022 was <strong>43.17%</strong>, a <strong>0.59% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Pakistan labor force participation rate for 2021 was <strong>43.77%</strong>, a <strong>1.66% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Pakistan labor force participation rate for 2020 was <strong>42.10%</strong>, a <strong>2.12% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.