Population Growth Trends in Pakistan from 1990 to 2023

Pakistan's population growth rate started high at 3.3% in 1990 but showed a gradual decline over the decades, stabilizing around 2.0% by 2023. The reduction reflects improvements in education, particularly for women, and increased access to family planning. The decline in growth rates from 2002 (2.5%) to 2015 (1.3%) demonstrates these demographic transitions.

In recent years, the growth rate has inched upward, reaching 2.0% in 2023. This is partly due to high fertility rates and a young population structure, which continues to drive natural population increases. These trends underline Pakistan's challenges in balancing population growth with socio-economic development.