In a significant update about Pakistan’s population in 2026, reports on Friday reveal that the population of the country has exceeded 252 million. With this, the country maintains its prominent position among the most populous countries in the world.
According to the details, the population in Pakistan has increased by more than 250 million. After this increase in population, the number of men has increased compared to women, reports say.
According to the released population data, the proportion of men in the country’s total population is about 51 per cent, while the proportion of women is about 49 per cent.
Why the increase can be considered ‘concerning’
According to experts, although this difference is not very large, it is taken into account in demographic planning, health, education and employment policies.
At the provincial level, Punjab has the largest population, while Sindh comes in second place.
Due to the continuous increase in urban population, the pressure on basic facilities increases, especially in big cities, such as Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. These include housing, transport, water and other basic facilities.
Demographers say that Pakistan’s rapid population growth creates both opportunities and challenges for economic development.
If the young population is provided with quality education, health, and employment facilities, it can prove to be a major economic force for the country.
The live population of Pakistan according to the statistics website Worldometer, is as follows.
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Kamal highlights importance of population control
Earlier, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Mustafa Kamal, said that family planning is key to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
He stressed that Pakistan cannot meet its maternal and child health, gender equality, and poverty reduction goals without slowing population growth.
He made these remarks while addressing a national consultative meeting to review the Draft National Population Stabilisation Program (NPSP) 2026–35, prepared with the support of the Ministry of Finance.
Kamal said population stabilisation is not just a policy choice but a national necessity for Pakistan’s economic stability, social progress, and future development.
