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

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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

Explanation

Pakistan's population in 1947 was 32.5 million or 33 million

In 1998  the population of Pakistan was 75 million 

As per the census 2017, the total population of Pakistan is 207.77 million

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Explanation

There are the Total 7 Census held in Pakistan:

1. 1951: The first census after Pakistan's independence.
2. 1961: The second census.
3. 1972: The third census, delayed due to the 1971 war.
4. 1981: The fourth census.
5. 1998: The fifth census.
6. 2017: The sixth census.
7. 2023: The 7th population and housing census was conducted digitally.

Explanation

The first complete census was taken in the sub-continent in 1881.

Additional Information:

There have been only 7 nationwide censuses.

1. The First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.
2. The Second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.
3. The Third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.
4. The Fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.
5. The Fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.
6. The Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.
7. The Seventh Census was held in Pakistan in 2023.

Census has been undertaken every 10 years.

It was beginning in 1872 under British viceroy.

Explanation

According to World Bank and the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)

Approximately 61.3% to 64% of Pakistan's total population lives in rural areas

"Urban area" can refer to towns, cities, and suburbs.

Rural areas, often called "the country," have low population density and large amounts of undeveloped land.

Explanation

As per Pakistan's 2023 Census, Sindh province recorded an annual population growth rate of 2.57%, slightly higher than Punjab’s 2.53% and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s 2.38%.

Based on that growth rate ranking, Sindh experienced the largest population growth among the listed provinces in 2023.

Explanation

There have been only 7 nationwide censuses.

1. First Census was held in Pakistan in 1951.
2. The second Census was held in Pakistan in 1961.
3. The third Census was held in Pakistan in 1972.
4. The fourth Census was held in Pakistan in 1981.
5. The fifth Census was held in Pakistan in 1998.
6. The Sixth Census was held in Pakistan in 2017.
7. The seventh census was held in Pakistan in 2023.

Additional Information:

Census has been undertaken every 10 years

it was beginning in 1872 under British viceroy Lord Mayo