Comparison of world population projections in Pakistan
Pakistan: Comparison of world population projections was 247.50 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Comparison of world population projections in Pakistan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for comparison of world population projections in Pakistan is 247.50 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of world population projections in Pakistan peaked at 247.50 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35.85 million, in 1950.
That places Pakistan 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 39.84 million | 35.85 million | 44.50 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 51.74 million | 45.71 million | 58.46 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.88 million | 60.17 million | 79.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 97.06 million | 82.29 million | 112.34 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.03 million | 116.16 million | 150.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 173.93 million | 154.88 million | 194.38 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.44 million | 199.24 million | 230.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 241.42 million | 235.00 million | 247.50 million | 4 |
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More population data for Pakistan
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.168 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.24 million (2100)
- Population density 662.88 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.168 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.55 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 1.56 million (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 3.55 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 3.55 (2024)
- Natural population growth 2.13 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 3.6 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of world population projections in Pakistan?
- Comparison of world population projections in Pakistan was 247.50 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of world population projections recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 247.50 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest comparison of world population projections recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.85 million in 1950.
- How does Pakistan rank for comparison of world population projections?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of world population projections rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of world population projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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