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Rank #145 by World Population

🇵🇰Pakistan

Pakistan has a population of 247,504,495, ranking #145 in the world. The capital is Islamabad. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: Lower middle income

247,504,495

Population

#145

World Rank

67.6

Life Expectancy

$1,360

GDP Per Capita

Pakistan, #145 by world population

Pakistan Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Pakistan had a population of 45,709,310 in 1960 and 251,269,164 in 2024, a 5.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 251,269,164 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.70%.

2024 · 251M19602024
Pakistan population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

251,269,164

Population (2024)

45,709,310

Population (1960)

251,269,164

Peak (2024)

2.70%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196045,709,310
196146,921,277
196248,156,128
196349,447,776
196450,799,999
196552,209,010
196653,678,667
196755,214,768
196856,810,507
196958,460,939
197060,166,719
197161,847,899
197263,583,194
197365,461,912
197467,415,487
197569,461,175
197671,620,254
197773,901,827
197876,307,379
197978,997,039
198082,291,010
198185,802,049
198289,089,246
198392,227,711
198495,164,936
198598,229,285
1986101,606,764
1987105,130,717
1988108,724,739
1989112,336,629
1990116,155,576
1991120,060,406
1992123,546,848
1993127,020,117
1994130,748,083
1995134,582,253
1996138,557,092
1997142,531,804
1998146,522,356
1999150,565,377
2000154,879,127
2001159,270,907
2002163,222,549
2003167,110,248
2004171,286,000
2005175,453,212
2006179,682,690
2007184,493,231
2008189,499,113
2009194,376,534
2010199,239,047
2011203,746,065
2012207,667,125
2013211,073,978
2014214,264,647
2015217,290,883
2016220,138,869
2017223,273,967
2018226,928,892
2019230,800,899
2020235,001,746
2021239,477,801
2022243,700,667
2023247,504,495
2024251,269,164

Demographics

Population247,504,495
Population Growth Rate1.55%
Urban Population38.8%
Fertility Rate3.60 births/woman
Life Expectancy67.6 years
Infant Mortality Rate49.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate58.9%

Economy & Trade

$1,360

GDP Per Capita

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

28.5%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

2.5%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

1.9%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

58.9%

Literacy Rate

49.7

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

95.6%

Electricity Access

79

Mobile Subs per 100

321.1

People per km2

-1,619,557

Net Migration

Environment

4.7%

Forest Area

Pakistan Climate

Pakistan has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F) and receives about 263 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

24.6°C

Avg Temp

263

Precip (mm/yr)

Jun

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

0°10°20°30°40°76mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Pakistan — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January12° / 54°12 mm
February15° / 59°13 mm
March20° / 69°14 mm
April27° / 80°8 mm
May32° / 90°8 mm
June35° / 94°23 mm
July33° / 91°76 mm
August32° / 89°70 mm
September30° / 86°26 mm
October26° / 78°3 mm
November19° / 67°3 mm
December14° / 57°7 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Pakistan

The most comfortable months to visit Pakistan are typically March, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 41°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

MarchNovemberOctober

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Pakistan in global context

Pakistan is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pakistan has a population of 247,504,495, ranking #145 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.55%.

Life expectancy in Pakistan is 67.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 49.7 per 1,000 live births.

Pakistan's GDP per capita is $1,360. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

38.8% of Pakistan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 321.1 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Pakistan is 58.9%. The country spends 1.9% of GDP on education.

The most comfortable months to visit Pakistan are typically March, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Pakistan has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C and about 263 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically June and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 247,504,495 residents, Pakistan is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Its population is growing quickly, by about 1.5% a year.

GDP per capita is roughly $1,360, placing Pakistan among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 67.6 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman, and 38.8% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.