Pakistan vs Iran: 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 Iran
93,360,283
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 662
- Deaths today
- 250
- Change today (UTC)
- +486
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 162,801,873 people — about 2.8 times Iran's population. They rank 5 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.92% for Iran. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 34.0); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 56.
Pakistan vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 77% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Iran
Pakistan vs Iran FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Iran by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 162.8 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Iran?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.92%.
How do Pakistan and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.