Pakistan vs Nigeria: 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 Nigeria
242,935,504
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 4,400
- Deaths today
- 1,576
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,792
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Nigeria has 237,527,782 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 17,691,772 people — about 1.1 times Nigeria's population. They rank 5 and 6 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Nigeria grows at +2.06% per year versus +1.56% for Pakistan. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Nigeria is the younger society (median age 18.1 vs 20.6); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 250.
Pakistan vs Nigeria population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 237,527,782 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +2.06% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +4,848,304 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 250 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 910,770 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 4.38 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 54.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 64% |
| World share | 3.11% | 2.89% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 359,185,556 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Nigeria
Pakistan vs Nigeria FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Nigeria by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 237,527,782 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 17.69 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Nigeria?
Nigeria currently grows faster: +2.06% per year versus +1.56%.
How do Pakistan and Nigeria compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Nigeria at 359,185,556 in 2050.