Pakistan Population
Middle East & North Africa · 5th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
260,608,801
The population of Pakistan is about 260,608,801 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 259 million for 2026 as a whole — 3.13% of the world's people.
Pakistan is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (5th). The population is still growing, by about 1.60% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 372 million. That is 5.7 times its 1960 population of 45.7 million. Population density is 336 people per square kilometre. 40% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
259 million
Yearly change
+1.60%
World rank
5th
Share of world
3.13%
Density
336/km²
Land area
770,880 km²
Life expectancy
67.8 yrs
Births per woman
3.55
Population of Pakistan, 1960–2050
Pakistan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45,709,310 | — | 59 |
| 1970 | 60,166,719 | +2.92% | 78 |
| 1980 | 82,291,010 | +4.17% | 107 |
| 1990 | 116,155,576 | +3.40% | 151 |
| 2000 | 154,879,127 | +2.87% | 201 |
| 2010 | 199,239,047 | +2.50% | 258 |
| 2020 | 235,001,746 | +1.82% | 305 |
| 2024 | 251,269,164 | +1.52% | 326 |
| 2026proj. | 259,299,791 | +1.60% | 336 |
| 2030proj. | 276,883,255 | +1.67% | 359 |
| 2040proj. | 324,937,697 | +1.51% | 422 |
| 2050proj. | 371,863,793 | +1.23% | 482 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Pakistan has 1.5 times as many people as Bangladesh (178 million). Bangladesh is 4.1 times more densely populated.
Pakistan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Pakistan in 2026?
About 259,299,791 (259 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Pakistan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.60% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Pakistan?
About 336 people per km², with a land area of 770,880 km².
What will the population of Pakistan be in 2050?
About 372 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad.
What is the life expectancy in Pakistan?
67.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.