Explanation

Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country. The population density in Pakistan is 287 per km² (742 people per mi²). Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population. The top 10 most populous countries in the world: China India The United States Indonesia Pakistan Brazil Nigeria Bangladesh Russia  Mexico Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• According to the 1951 census, Pakistan’s population was about 75 million.
• West Pakistan: 33.7 million
• East Pakistan: 42 million

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

Key Provincial Sex Ratios (2017 Census):

• National Average → 104.91

• Punjab → 103.41

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa → 102.54

• Sindh → 108.29

• Balochistan → 110.82

• Islamabad (ICT) → 110.68

Population Summary (2017):

• Total Population → ~207.68 million

• Males → ~106.3 million

• Females → ~101.3 million

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

• Total population (2017): approx 207.8 million
• Males: approx 106.4 million
• Females: approx 101.3 million
• 2017 census was the 6th national census of Pakistan.
• Census conducted after 19 years gap (last in 1998)

Last verified on 08-05-2026