Population by age group in Pakistan
Pakistan: Population by age group was 247.50 million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population by age group in Pakistan, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in Pakistan stood at 247.50 million people. 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, population by age group in Pakistan peaked at 247.50 million people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35.85 million people, in 1950.
Pakistan ranks 5th of 236 countries on this measure, 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 people | 35.85 million people | 44.50 million people | 10 |
| 1960s | 51.74 million people | 45.71 million people | 58.46 million people | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.88 million people | 60.17 million people | 79.00 million people | 10 |
| 1980s | 97.06 million people | 82.29 million people | 112.34 million people | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.03 million people | 116.16 million people | 150.56 million people | 10 |
| 2000s | 173.93 million people | 154.88 million people | 194.38 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.44 million people | 199.24 million people | 230.80 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 241.42 million people | 235.00 million people | 247.50 million people | 4 |
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More population data for Pakistan
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.55 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.55 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 1.56 million people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.55 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.6 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.35 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population by age group in Pakistan?
- Population by age group in Pakistan was 247.50 million people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 247.50 million people in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.85 million people in 1950.
- How does Pakistan rank for population by age group?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown.