How many population in Pakistan? Answered with the latest verified figures: ~259 million in 2026. The census count, the current estimate, and the province-wise split — no guesswork.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s population: 259.3 million (2026 estimate) — 241.49 million in the 2023 census. That’s 25.93 crore today, growing ~11,300 people per day.
The Answer: 259.3 Million
As of 2026, Pakistan’s population is estimated at 259,299,791. The last official count — the 2023 digital census — recorded 241,499,431 (four provinces + ICT).
Province Breakdown
Punjab 127.69m · Sindh 55.70m · KP 40.86m · Balochistan 14.89m · ICT 2.36m (2023 census). Full table in our province-wise guide.
How We Got Here
207.68m (2017) → 241.49m (2023) → ~259.3m (2026). A 2.55% annual growth rate — South Asia’s highest — adds a small city to Pakistan every single day.
World Rank: 5th
Only India, China, the US and Indonesia have more people. Pakistan is home to 3.24% of humanity. Complete analysis in our population pillar guide.
What is the population of Pakistan in words?
Two hundred fifty-nine million (2026 estimate) — or twenty-five point nine crore.
How many Pakistanis are there in the world?
~259 million in Pakistan plus ~9 million overseas — roughly 268 million people of Pakistani origin worldwide.
Related Population Guides
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