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Pakistan Population Pyramid 1952

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1952
Population: 37,376,998

Year

-5 -1   1952  +1 +5

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Summary

Pakistan in 1952

The population of Pakistan in 1952 was 37,376,999. With a median age of 18.7 years, Pakistan had a youth dependency ratio of 75.5 and an old-age dependency ratio of 3.5 per 100 people of working age.

The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #15 of 201 by population Ranks #145 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Pakistan
Population
37,376,999
Median age
18.7
0-14 %
42.2%
65+ %
2.0%
Child dependency
75.5
Old-age dependency
3.5
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
371,863,793
Population 2100
511,000,619
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.6

In 2023 women in Pakistan had on average 3.60 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 67.6

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 67.6 years on average (70.2 years for girls, 65.3 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Pakistan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,529,752 immigrants live in Pakistan, 1.4% of the population.

Afghanistan1,923,453
India1,597,134
China3,568
Myanmar2,297
Iran2,148
Where emigrants live (2024)

6,914,888 people born in Pakistan live in other countries.

Saudi Arabia1,937,044
United Arab Emirates932,356
India768,138
United Kingdom703,309
United States of America452,748
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Pakistan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Pakistan 37,376,999 18.7
Bangladesh 42,893,011 19.4
Iran 17,344,434 21.4
Nepal 8,747,294 19.6
Sri Lanka 8,111,561 20.6
Frequently asked questions about Pakistan's population
How many people lived in Pakistan in 1952?
In 1952, Pakistan's population was 37,376,999.
What is the median age in Pakistan?
Pakistan's median age is 18.7 years.
What share of Pakistan's population is over 65 or under 15?
2.0% of Pakistan's population is 65 or older, and 42.2% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Pakistan have?
Pakistan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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