Pakistan Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Pakistan's population density was 332.3 in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's population density stood at 332.3 in 2025, a rise of +11.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 332.3 by 2025. Pakistan ranked 35th globally.
Pakistan's population density rose from 60.87 people per square kilometer in 1961 to 332.27 in 2025, reflecting sustained population growth over 64 years of recorded data. This 2025 figure, the highest in the country’s history, places Pakistan at 35th globally, just below Japan’s 338.74 and slightly above Viet Nam’s 325.52, indicating comparable pressures on land and infrastructure among peer nations. The sharp increase over six decades underscores the long-term effects of high fertility rates, urbanization, and limited expansion of habitable land. Unlike island economies such as the Cayman Islands (316.17) or Curaçao (342.06), Pakistan faces unique challenges due to its large territorial size coupled with uneven internal migration and resource distribution. The trajectory has been consistently upward, with no significant decline observed since 1961. Without substantial improvements in family planning access, urban planning efficiency, and regional development balance, Pakistan’s population density is likely to continue rising, intensifying demands on housing, water, and transportation systems in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 337.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 332.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 332.3 | +11.2 | #35 |
| 2023 | 321.1 | +4.9 | #178 |
| 2022 | 316.1 | +5.5 | #178 |
| 2021 | 310.7 | +5.8 | #178 |
| 2020 | 304.8 | +5.4 | #178 |
| 2019 | 299.4 | +5.0 | #175 |
| 2018 | 294.4 | +4.7 | #175 |
| 2017 | 289.6 | +4.1 | #175 |
| 2016 | 285.6 | +3.7 | #174 |
| 2015 | 281.9 | +3.9 | #174 |
| 2014 | 277.9 | +4.1 | #174 |
| 2013 | 273.8 | +4.4 | #172 |
| 2012 | 269.4 | +5.1 | #171 |
| 2011 | 264.3 | +5.8 | #169 |
| 2010 | 258.5 | +6.3 | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's population density was 332.3 in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's population density peaked at 332.3 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Pakistan was 60.9 in 1961.
Pakistan ranks 35th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's population density is projected to reach 332.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Pakistan in 2025 was 332.3. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_population-density,
title = {Pakistan Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}