Pakistan vs Mexico: 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 Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Mexico has 131,946,900 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 123,272,654 people — about 1.9 times Mexico's population. They rank 5 and 11 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.83% for Mexico. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 29.6); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 67.
Pakistan vs Mexico population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 131,946,900 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.83% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +1,085,893 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 67 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 1,943,950 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 75.3 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 80% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.61% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 148,946,274 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Mexico
Pakistan vs Mexico FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Mexico by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 131,946,900 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 123.27 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Mexico?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.83%.
How do Pakistan and Mexico compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Mexico at 148,946,274 in 2050.