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.

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 September 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 September of 2025.

Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million data was reported at 43,999,699.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 42,712,536.000 Person for 2016. Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million data is updated yearly, averaging 17,126,162.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43,999,699.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 5,174,229.000 Person in 1960. Pakistan PK: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in urban agglomerations of more than one million is the country's population living in metropolitan areas that in 2000 had a population of more than one million people.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

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.

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 September of 2025.

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.

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.

Time series data for the statistic Population, ages 5-11, male and country Pakistan. Indicator Definition:Population, ages 5-11, male is the total number of males age 5-11.The indicator "Population, ages 5-11, male" stands at 14.28 Million as of 12/31/2015, the highest value since 12/31/2006. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.87 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.87.The 3 year change in percent is 5.07.The 5 year change in percent is 6.18.The 10 year change in percent is -0.1559.The Serie's long term average value is 13.73 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is 4.02 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is +28.02%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2001, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is -1.86%.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Pakistan was reported at 4.2806 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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.

Rural population in Pakistan was reported at 154869749 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 September of 2025.

The median age in Pakistan grew to almost 20 years in 2020, meaning that half of the population was older than that, half younger. This figure was lowest in between 1975 and 2000 but is projected to rise to 37.3 years by 2100. The meaning of age structure Pakistan has one of the largest populations worldwide, and this statistic presents the median age of that group. This suggests that millions of Pakistanis are too young to work and in need of education. At the same time, the rising life expectancy suggests that the median age will shift upward in the future in a way not predicted by the source. This could be due to different interpretations of infant mortality and other factors by differing sources. Economic implications Having a younger workforce can be a challenge for an economy in the short run. If the country can educate the youth, short-term spending can pay off when those youth become more productive workers. This investment can be costly, however, and Pakistan may not be able to finance this spending if its national debt is too high. The success of the youth depends largely on the country’s fiscal priorities, and this success will shape the country’s outcomes in the medium term.

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.

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.

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.