Pakistan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Pakistan at a Glance
Pakistan is home to 251.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $1,696, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.8 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 251.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 27.4 and a death rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 21.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 5 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Pakistan is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that stood at $408 billion (2025). At $1,696 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.5% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $30 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 58.9% (2021), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 57.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 45.0% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.