Pakistan Population
Detailed population statistics for Pakistan. Source: UN World Population Prospects (2023 estimates).
Population
240,485,658
Capital
Islamabad
Continent
Asia
Area
881,913 km²
Density
273/km²
Growth Rate
1.91%
Pakistan in a global context
With about 240,485,658 people, Pakistan is home to roughly 2.99% of the world's population and ranks #5 among the countries on this list. Its population density of 273/km² is about 4.4 times the world average of 62 people per km², across a total area of 881,913 km².
Growth trend
At an annual growth rate of 1.91%, Pakistan adds roughly 4,593,276 people per year. If that rate held steady, the population would reach about 290,574,298 in ten years and double in roughly 37 years. Real growth rarely stays constant, so treat these figures as a simple projection rather than a forecast.
Compared with nearby countries in the ranking
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 🇺🇸 United States | 339,996,563 | 0.50% |
| 4 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 277,534,122 | 0.82% |
| 5 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 240,485,658 | 1.91% |
| 6 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 223,804,632 | 2.41% |
| 7 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 216,422,446 | 0.52% |