Pakistan Population Pyramid (2026)
Pakistan has a population of 259,299,792 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 5th-largest population in the world and 3.12% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 35.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 4.4%, with 102.5 males for every 100 females.
Pakistan Demographics
Pakistan has 259.3 million people in 2026, up 331.0% from 60.2 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 5,271,578 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 20.8 — the 45th-lowest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 35.8% — the 47th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 30.9% (80,103,293)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Pakistan's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Pakistan has 102.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 3,237,388 (1.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:131,268,590
- Percentage:50.6%
Female Statistics
- Population:128,031,202
- Percentage:49.4%
- Ratio Format:1:0.975
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Pakistan indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 6,935,665 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,797,293 | 28.4 | 3.72 | estimate |
| 2022 | 6,855,375 | 28.1 | 3.66 | estimate |
| 2023 | 6,882,058 | 27.8 | 3.61 | estimate |
| 2024 | 6,887,798 | 27.4 | 3.55 | projection |
| 2025 | 6,909,545 | 27.1 | 3.50 | projection |
| 2026 | 6,935,665 | 26.7 | 3.44 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (6,935,665 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Pakistan's median age is 20.8 years
Half the population is younger than 20.8 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 32,275,222 | 12.4% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 30,598,142 | 11.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 29,925,436 | 11.5% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 28,104,068 | 10.8% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 23,873,548 | 9.2% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 21,120,900 | 8.1% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 18,305,013 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 16,012,135 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 13,645,528 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 10,990,333 | 4.2% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 9,036,274 | 3.5% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 7,553,645 | 2.9% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 6,336,681 | 2.4% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 4,891,740 | 1.9% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 3,235,043 | 1.2% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,901,460 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,039,561 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 366,046 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 79,992 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 8,676 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 350 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 3.44 children per woman and 26.7 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (6.4). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Pakistan Total Fertility Rate: 3.44 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.72 | 28.4 | |
| 2022 | 3.66 | 28.1 | ↓0.06 |
| 2023 | 3.61 | 27.8 | ↓0.05 |
| 2024 | 3.55 | 27.4 | ↓0.06 |
| 2025 | 3.50 | 27.1 | ↓0.05 |
| 2026 | 3.44 | 26.7 | ↓0.06 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 3.25
Pakistan's total fertility rate is 3.44 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Pakistan ranks 43 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −49.4% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Pakistan's population has increased by 623.3%.
The median age has increased from 17.3 in 1950 to 20.8 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Pakistan's Demographics
Pakistan has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 35.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 4.4%.
The largest five-year age band is 0–4, at 12.4% of the population.
Demographic Analysis: Pakistan's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 57.5% in 2016 to 59.8% in 2026 (dependency ratio 67.3).
Fertility Transition Stage
Pakistan is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 3.44 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Pakistan's median age changed by +1.5 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 259,299,792 |
| Male Population | 131,268,590(50.6%) |
| Female Population | 128,031,202(49.4%) |
| Median Age | 20.8 years |
| Sex Ratio | 102.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 92,798,800(35.8%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 154,978,124(59.8%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 11,522,868(4.4%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 67.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 59.9 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 7.4 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Pakistan
How long the average person in Pakistan is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Pakistan is projected to grow to 371.9 million people by 2050 (+43.4% from 2026).
The median age rises from 20.8 in 2026 to 26.3 by 2050.
Pakistan's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 36.8%, growing from 60.2 million in 1970 to 82.3 million by 1980.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 60.2M to 82.3M
- • Growth rate of 36.8% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.1 to 17.1 years (+0.0y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.4 points; under-15 share by −0.5 points
How Does Pakistan Compare to Its Neighbors?
Pakistan has a younger population than India, Iran, China. Pakistan has an older population than Afghanistan.
Pakistan
India
Afghanistan
Iran
China
| Country | Population | Median Age | Youth % | Elderly % | Pyramid Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (Current) | 259,299,792 | 20.8 | 35.8% | 4.4% | expansive |
| India | 1,476,625,577 | 29.2 | 23.8% | 7.6% | stationary |
| Afghanistan | 45,047,069 | 17.4 | 42.2% | 2.5% | expansive |
| Iran | 93,168,497 | 34.5 | 21.6% | 8.9% | stationary |
| China | 1,412,914,088 | 40.6 | 14.8% | 15.1% | constrictive |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pakistan
How does Pakistan rank globally by population?
Pakistan ranks 5th in the world by population with 259.3 million people as of 2026, representing 3.12% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Pakistan's age structure reveal about its development?
Pakistan's age structure — 35.8% under 15, 59.8% working-age (15–64) and 4.4% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 20.8 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Pakistan?
Pakistan has 67.3 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Pakistan experiencing a demographic dividend?
Pakistan is opening its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 57.5% in 2016 to 59.8% in 2026 (dependency ratio 67.3). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Pakistan's population?
Pakistan has more males than females, with 102.5 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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