Pakistan vs Turkey: 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 Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 169,340,998 people — about 3.0 times Turkey's population. They rank 5 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 33.5); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 111.
Pakistan vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 89% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Turkey
Pakistan vs Turkey FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Turkey by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 169.34 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Turkey?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Pakistan and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.