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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Pakistan

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population255.22M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$407.31B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.6K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth67.82024 · yearsInternet use57.3%2024 · % of populationForest area4.7%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
16.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Pakistan2023 · 16.5%
05.2510.515.75211960199320252001: 20.4%2002: 21%2003: 20.2%2004: 18.3%2005: 16.9%2006: 15.7%2007: 15.1%2008: 15.1%2009: 15.4%2010: 15.5%2011: 15.4%2012: 15%2013: 14.7%2014: 14.2%2015: 13.3%2016: 11.5%2017: 11.7%2018: 10.9%2019: 12.9%2020: 13.4%2021: 16.4%2022: 16.7%2023: 16.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Pakistan in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Islamabad
Country code
PAK

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