Explanation

• Pakistan (2017): 261 persons/km²
• 1998 census: around 166 persons/km²
• Highest density: Punjab province
• Lowest density: Balochistan province
• Urban areas: much higher than rural areas

Last verified on 04-05-2026

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

Pakistan's last census, the 7th Population & Housing Census, was indeed held in 2023  

from March to May 2023

Recorded Pakistan's population at 241.5 million (approx.).

Pakistan's Constitution requires a census every 10 years.

There are the Total Seven Census held in Pakistan

1951 (First census)

1961 (Second census)

1972 (Third census)

1981 (Fourth census)

1998 (Fifth census)

2017 (Sixth census)

2023 (Seventh, first digital census) 

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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 India China the United States Indonesia Pakistan Brazil Nigeria Bangladesh Russia  Mexico

Explanation

The sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.

Total Population of Pakistan in 2017 was 207.7 Million

Total Males  106.34 Million

Total Females 101.34 Million

Growth rates 2.40%

Literacy rate 59.13%.

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First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.

The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.

The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.

Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.

The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.

Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.

Seventh in 2023