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

Explanation

• Rural population → 63.6%
• Urban population → 36.4%
• Total population → ~207 million
• Male population → Slightly higher than female
• Growth rate → Around 2.4%

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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