Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 182,291 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Pakistan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 182,291 for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Pakistan peaked at 182,291 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 64,977, in 1990.
That places Pakistan 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 64,977 | — |
| 1991 | 67,083 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 68,799 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 70,534 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 72,549 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 74,724 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 77,128 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 79,637 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 82,238 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 84,911 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 87,846 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 90,920 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 93,690 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 96,494 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 99,668 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 102,926 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 106,220 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 109,954 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 113,765 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 117,356 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 120,857 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 124,009 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 126,653 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 128,876 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 130,994 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 133,066 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 135,056 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 137,314 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 140,020 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 142,892 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 146,030 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 149,468 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 152,776 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 155,834 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 159,091 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 162,718 | +2.3% |
| 2026 | 166,501 | +2.3% |
| 2027 | 170,384 | +2.3% |
| 2028 | 174,347 | +2.3% |
| 2029 | 178,320 | +2.3% |
| 2030 | 182,291 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74,258 | 64,977 | 84,911 | 10 |
| 2000s | 101,884 | 87,846 | 117,356 | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,974 | 120,857 | 142,892 | 10 |
| 2020s | 161,547 | 146,030 | 178,320 | 10 |
| 2030s | 182,291 | 182,291 | 182,291 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More gender data for Pakistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 94,592 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6113 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 182,291 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3.22 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3.37 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3.31 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3.14 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 3.28 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 3.11 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Pakistan?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Pakistan was 182,291 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 182,291 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,977 in 1990.
- How does Pakistan rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.