Pakistan
- Capital:
- Islamabad
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Southern Asia, South Central Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad
- Abbreviation:
- PAK
259,299,791
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
259,299,791
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Pakistan's population is projected to be 508,289,972 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 259,299,791 | 1.6% | 5 |
| 2025 | 255,219,554 | 1.66% | 5 |
| 2020 | 235,001,746 | 1.82% | 5 |
| 2019 | 230,800,899 | 1.71% | 5 |
| 2018 | 226,928,892 | 1.64% | 5 |
| 2017 | 223,273,967 | 1.42% | 5 |
| 2015 | 217,290,883 | 1.75% | 5 |
| 2010 | 199,239,047 | 2.57% | 5 |
| 2005 | 175,453,212 | 2.53% | 6 |
| 2000 | 154,879,127 | 2.85% | 6 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 259,299,791 | 1.6% | 5 |
| 2032 | 286,241,139 | 1.67% | 5 |
| 2037 | 310,353,289 | 1.63% | 4 |
| 2042 | 334,551,869 | 1.51% | 4 |
| 2047 | 358,207,155 | 1.38% | 4 |
| 2052 | 380,753,019 | 1.23% | 4 |
| 2057 | 402,212,383 | 1.1% | 3 |
| 2062 | 422,330,983 | 0.98% | 3 |
| 2067 | 440,914,452 | 0.86% | 3 |
| 2072 | 457,684,502 | 0.75% | 3 |
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Karachi has a metropolitan area population of 21,243,390, comprising 8.19%% of Pakistan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karachi | 21,243,390 | 8.19% |
| 2 | Lahore | 14,062,745 | 5.42% |
| 3 | Faisalabad | 3,959,398 | 1.53% |
| 4 | Rawalpindi | 3,900,989 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Gujranwala | 2,793,969 | 1.08% |
| 6 | Multan | 2,409,602 | 0.93% |
| 7 | Hyderabad | 2,022,586 | 0.78% |
| 8 | Peshawar | 1,874,831 | 0.72% |
| 9 | Quetta | 1,818,905 | 0.7% |
| 10 | Islamabad | 1,162,454 | 0.45% |
As of 2026, Pakistan has a total population of 259,299,791, ranking as the 5th most populous nation in the world.
Pakistan has a net population change of approximately 11,299 people per day, driven by 18,989 births, 4,556 deaths, and net emigration of 3,134 people.
Pakistan represents 3.24% of the total global population and 5.18% of Asia's population.
Pakistan has a population density of 336.4 people per km² (approximately 871.2 per mi²), making it the 38th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 32.57% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Pakistan is Punjabi (44.7%) , followed by Pashtun (Pathan) (15.4%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Pakistan, comprising 96.5% of the population.