Pakistan Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Pakistan's population growth was 1.42% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's population growth stood at 1.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.42% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 82nd globally.
Pakistan's population growth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the country witnessing an all-time peak of 4.18% in 1981 and a trough of 1.30% in 2016. Since then, the growth rate has steadily increased, reaching 1.42% in 2025, a figure mirroring that of Bolivia. This moderate growth rate is a departure from the higher rates seen in the past, when Pakistan's population was expanding at a pace of 2.62% in 1961. The current rate is lower than the all-time peak, indicating a slowing of population growth, but still higher than the trough of 2016. The country's population growth rate is now comparable to that of other lower-middle-income economies. A decline in fertility rates and improvements in family planning could potentially lead to a further slowdown in population growth, altering the trajectory of Pakistan's demographic landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.42% | −0.09pp | #82 |
| 2024 | 1.51% | −0.04pp | #147 |
| 2023 | 1.55% | −0.20pp | #141 |
| 2022 | 1.75% | −0.14pp | #152 |
| 2021 | 1.89% | +0.08pp | #165 |
| 2020 | 1.80% | +0.11pp | #154 |
| 2019 | 1.69% | +0.07pp | #146 |
| 2018 | 1.62% | +0.21pp | #138 |
| 2017 | 1.41% | +0.11pp | #124 |
| 2016 | 1.30% | −0.10pp | #119 |
| 2015 | 1.40% | −0.10pp | #125 |
| 2014 | 1.50% | −0.13pp | #132 |
| 2013 | 1.63% | −0.28pp | #135 |
| 2012 | 1.91% | −0.33pp | #148 |
| 2011 | 2.24% | −0.23pp | #167 |
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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's population growth was 1.42% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's population growth peaked at 4.18% in 1981.
The lowest population growth in Pakistan was 1.30% in 2016.
Pakistan ranks 82nd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's population growth is projected to reach 1.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Pakistan in 2025 was 1.42%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_population-growth,
title = {Pakistan Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}