Pakistan vs Egypt: population comparison
Current population of Pakistan
259,614,553
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 3,988
- Deaths today
- 937
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,269
Current population of Egypt
120,399,478
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,411
- Deaths today
- 371
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,050
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Egypt has 118,365,995 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 136,853,559 people — about 2.2 times Egypt's population. They rank 5 and 13 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +1.56% for Egypt. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 24.5); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 115.
Pakistan vs Egypt population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 118,365,995 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +1.56% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +1,827,737 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 115 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 995,450 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 2.74 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 71.8 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 43% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.44% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 161,630,192 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Egypt
Pakistan vs Egypt FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Egypt by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 118,365,995 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 136.85 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Egypt?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +1.56%.
How do Pakistan and Egypt compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Egypt at 161,630,192 in 2050.