What is the Population of Pakistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Pakistan has a population of approximately 241,499,431 people, making it the 5th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 3.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 796,095 km², the population density is roughly 303 people per km².
| Population | 241,499,431 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 5th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 3.02% |
| Area | 796,095 km² |
| Population density | 303 / km² |
| Demonym | Pakistani |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 5th |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 2nd |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 3rd |
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 6th |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
Pakistan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 652,230 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 3,287,263 |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 1,648,195 |
Pakistan in context
- Pakistan covers 796,095 km², making it the 35th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.
- With 241,499,431 people, Pakistan holds about 12.0% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Pakistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Pakistan — FAQ
What is the population of Pakistan?
The population of Pakistan is approximately 241,499,431 (241.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Pakistan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Pakistan at approximately 241,499,431 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Pakistan is the 5th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Pakistan?
Approximately 241,499,431 people live in Pakistan, making it the 5th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Pakistan rank by population?
Pakistan is the 5th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 3.02%.
What is the population density of Pakistan?
Pakistan has a population density of roughly 303 people per km², based on a land area of 796,095 km².
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