Pakistan’s population is what percent of the world’s population?

Currently, as of mid-2026, Pakistan makes up 3.12% of the world’s total population. This makes the total population of Pakistan over 259 million as of 2026. This ranks Pakistan as the 5th most populous nation on the face of the earth, meaning that one out of every 32 inhabitants of the world is a Pakistani. The growth rate of the population of Pakistan stands at an average of 1.6% to 1.9% every year, a figure that has steadily increased from 3.07% in 2022. This trend is expected to continue into the future, with Pakistan expected to make a major contribution to the world’s population growth up to the year 2050.