Pakistan vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 153,621,027 people — about 2.5 times Vietnam's population. They rank 5 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 33.4); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 320.
Pakistan vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 39% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Vietnam
Pakistan vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Vietnam by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 153.62 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Vietnam?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Pakistan and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.