Pakistan vs Ethiopia: 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 Ethiopia
139,287,321
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,430
- Deaths today
- 454
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,970
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Ethiopia has 135,472,051 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 119,747,503 people — about 1.9 times Ethiopia's population. They rank 5 and 10 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Ethiopia grows at +2.55% per year versus +1.56% for Pakistan. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Ethiopia is the younger society (median age 19.1 vs 20.6); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 114.
Pakistan vs Ethiopia population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 135,472,051 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +2.55% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +3,412,284 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 114 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 1,128,499 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 3.91 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 67.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 24% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.65% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 225,021,874 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Ethiopia
Pakistan vs Ethiopia FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Ethiopia by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 135,472,051 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 119.75 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia currently grows faster: +2.55% per year versus +1.56%.
How do Pakistan and Ethiopia compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Ethiopia at 225,021,874 in 2050.