Sindh’s 140,914 km² makes it Pakistan’s third-largest province — but what does third actually mean? This guide ranks every province and territory of Pakistan by area, so you can see exactly where Sindh sits and how the country’s land is divided.
Quick answer: Sindh ranks 3rd by area among Pakistan’s provinces: Balochistan (347,190 km²) is first, Punjab (205,345 km²) second, Sindh (140,914 km²) third, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (101,741 km²) fourth. Sindh holds about 17.7% of Pakistan’s land.
In this guide
The Full Ranking by Area
| Rank | Unit | Area (km²) | Share of Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balochistan | 347,190 | ~43.6% |
| 2 | Punjab | 205,345 | ~25.8% |
| 3 | Sindh | 140,914 | ~17.7% |
| 4 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 101,741 | ~12.8% |
| 5 | Gilgit-Baltistan | 72,971 | — |
| 6 | Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 13,297 | — |
| 7 | Islamabad Capital Territory | 906 | — |
Pakistan’s total area is 881,913 km² including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir (796,095 km² without them) — the four provinces alone sum to 795,190 km².
The Four Provinces Compared
- Balochistan is more than twice Sindh’s size — 43.6% of the country — but holds barely 6% of the people. Land without water is just desert.
- Punjab is about 1.5 times Sindh by area and more than twice by population (127.7 million in 2023).
- Sindh punches above its land share: 17.7% of the area, ~23% of the people, and roughly a quarter of GDP.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (101,741 km² including the merged tribal districts) is the smallest province — about 72% of Sindh’s area.
Territories and the Capital
Beyond the provinces: Gilgit-Baltistan (72,971 km²) is larger than Sindh’s half but home to barely a million people — all mountains. Azad Jammu & Kashmir (13,297 km²) is about a tenth of Sindh. The Islamabad Capital Territory (906 km²) would fit into Sindh 155 times over.
Area vs People: The Density Story
Area alone misleads — density tells the real story. Sindh packs 395 people per km², against Punjab’s ~622, KP’s ~400 and Balochistan’s sparse ~43. That density, concentrated along the Indus and the coast, is why Sindh feels crowded while occupying less than a fifth of the country. For the geographic detail behind these numbers, see our main Sindh area guide and the full Sindh province portrait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which province of Pakistan has the largest area?
Balochistan — 347,190 km², about 43.6% of Pakistan’s land.
What is Sindh’s rank in area among provinces?
Third — after Balochistan and Punjab, ahead of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Is Sindh bigger than Punjab?
No. Punjab (205,345 km²) is about 1.46 times Sindh’s 140,914 km².
What percentage of Pakistan is Sindh?
About 17.7% of Pakistan’s land area (140,914 of 796,095 km², excluding GB/AJK).
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