Total population by age (70 years old) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Total population by age was 681.34 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
681.34
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
11th
of 234 countries
All-time high
681.34
in 2023
All-time low
45.17
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Pakistan, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 681.34 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Pakistan peaked at 681.34 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45.17, in 1950.
That places Pakistan 11th out of 234 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.
Total population by age in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 45.17 | — |
| 1951 | 47.78 | +5.8% |
| 1952 | 51.43 | +7.7% |
| 1953 | 56.1 | +9.1% |
| 1954 | 61.49 | +9.6% |
| 1955 | 67.18 | +9.2% |
| 1956 | 72.68 | +8.2% |
| 1957 | 77.55 | +6.7% |
| 1958 | 81.5 | +5.1% |
| 1959 | 84.43 | +3.6% |
| 1960 | 86.39 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 87.58 | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 88.4 | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 89.31 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 90.71 | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 92.96 | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 96.31 | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 100.92 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 106.75 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 113.61 | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 121.18 | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 130.29 | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 140.07 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 148.15 | +5.8% |
| 1974 | 153.97 | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 157.86 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 161.27 | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 165.65 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 171.29 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 178.42 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 187.29 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 196.81 | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 205.85 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 214.37 | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 222.25 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 229.91 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 237.8 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 245.98 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 254.41 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 263.07 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 272.2 | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 281.51 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 290.22 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 298.81 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 307.59 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 316.41 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 325.48 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 334.85 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 344.68 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 355.06 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 366.19 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 377.72 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 388.86 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 400.03 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 411.69 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 423.36 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 435.44 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 448.9 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 463.22 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 478.08 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 493.7 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 510.01 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 526.99 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 544.53 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 562.45 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 579.65 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 593.81 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 601 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 593.49 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 577.17 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 583.52 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 613.39 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 646.72 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 681.34 | +5.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 681.34 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.48, 21.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 681.34 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 54.11, 12.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 64.53 | 45.17 | 84.43 | 10 |
| 1960s | 95.29 | 86.39 | 113.61 | 10 |
| 1970s | 152.82 | 121.18 | 178.42 | 10 |
| 1980s | 225.77 | 187.29 | 263.07 | 10 |
| 1990s | 312.68 | 272.2 | 355.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 419.35 | 366.19 | 478.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 558.28 | 493.7 | 601 | 10 |
| 2020s | 631.24 | 583.52 | 681.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 367,808 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7801 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.24 million people (2100)
- Population density 662.88 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Pakistan?
- Total population by age in Pakistan was 681.34 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 681.34 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.17 in 1950.
- How does Pakistan rank for total population by age?
- Pakistan ranks 11th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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