Demographics of Pakistan

As of 2026, the population of Pakistan is projected at 259.30 million, compared to 255.22 million in 2025. It is the fourth-most populous country in Asia, and the fifth-most populous country in the world. The population growth rate in 2026 is projected at 1.59 percent, the 66th highest among 237 countries and dependent territories.

There are 131.27 million males and 128.03 million females in Pakistan. The percentage of the male population is 50.62%, compared to 49.38% of the female population. Pakistan has 3.24 million more males than females, the fourth-highest in the world after India, China, and Saudi Arabia. The sex ratio in Pakistan in 2026 will be 102.529 males per 100 females. Pakistan is in the 197th position in terms of the female-to-male ratio.

In Pakistan, approximately 6.94 million babies are born each year, the fourth-highest number of births of any country, accounting for about 5.23% of global births, which is roughly 19,002 per day, or 792 per hour, or 13 every minute. Meanwhile, around 1.66 million people die annually, the seventh-highest death toll in the world, making up nearly 2.61% of global deaths, or about 4,559 per day, or 190 per hour, or 3 every minute.

In 2026, Pakistan’s life expectancy at birth is projected to reach 68.07 years, approximately 5.7 years below the global average. This places the country 190th worldwide and third-lowest in Asia, behind Afghanistan and Myanmar. Its life expectancy is comparable to that of Ethiopia, Timor-Leste, and Malawi.

Urban areas are home to 103.40 million people, or 39.88% of Pakistan's total population. Pakistan ranks 188th in terms of urbanization.