Pakistan Population Live (2026)
The live population of Pakistan, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Pakistan has an estimated population of about 245.2 million people in 2026 — 2.97% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 5th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Pakistan's latest birth rate (26.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Pakistan growing?
Yes. Around 17,736 babies are born in Pakistan every day — about 739 an hour — while around 4,098 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 13,638 people a day, or about 5.0 million a year: a growth rate of 2.03% before migration. At that pace the population would double in roughly 34 years. Pakistan has the 11th fastest natural growth of the 72 countries we track.
A birth rate of 26.4 per 1,000 people is well above the world average of about 16.9, which means a large share of the population is made up of children and young adults. It ranks 11th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Pakistan live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Pakistan
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 12.3 | 2.8 | 9.5 |
| Per hour | 739 | 171 | 568 |
| Per day | 17,736 | 4,098 | 13,638 |
| Per week | 124,150 | 28,686 | 95,464 |
| Per year | 6,473,539 | 1,495,780 | 4,977,759 |
How crowded is Pakistan?
With about 245.2 million people living on 881,913 km², Pakistan has roughly 278.0 people per square kilometre. That is around 4.6 times the world average of about 61 per km², making it the 11th most densely populated of the 72 countries we track. High density puts pressure on housing, transport and farmland, but it also makes cities and services cheaper to run per person.
Life expectancy in Pakistan
A baby born in Pakistan today can expect to live about 67.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is below the world average (62nd of 72), mostly because more children die young and access to healthcare is more limited than in richer countries. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $1,505 per person (64th of 72), Pakistan is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Pakistan at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 245,209,815 | 5 |
| Births per day | 17,736 | 4 |
| Deaths per day | 4,098 | 9 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 26.4 | 11 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.1 | 49 |
| Natural growth rate | 2.03% / year | 11 |
| Life expectancy | 67.3 years | 62 |
| Population density | 278.0 / km² | 11 |
| GDP per person | $1,505 | 64 |
| Area | 881,913 km² | — |
| Capital | Islamabad | — |
| Languages | Urdu, English | — |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (₨) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Pakistan's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Pakistan's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pakistan in 2026?
The population of Pakistan in 2026 is estimated at about 245.2 million people, which is around 2.97% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Pakistan every day?
About 17,736 babies are born in Pakistan every day — roughly 739 per hour, or 6.5 million per year — based on a birth rate of 26.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Pakistan every day?
About 4,098 people die in Pakistan every day — roughly 171 per hour, or 1.5 million per year — based on a death rate of 6.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Pakistan growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 13,638 people a day, a natural growth rate of 2.03% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Pakistan?
Life expectancy at birth in Pakistan is about 67.3 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Pakistan population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Pakistan's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.