Demographics of Pakistan facts for kids
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at how many people live in a country, their ages, where they live, and other important facts. The demographics of Pakistan tell us about its people.
In 2008, Pakistan had over 170 million people. The number of people living in cities grew a lot between 1951 and 1998. This rapid growth led to more and more people moving to cities. This is called urbanization. It also led to the creation of very large cities, known as megacities.
Pakistan is a country with many different cultures and ethnic groups. It also has a very young population, meaning many of its citizens are children and teenagers. Pakistan has also hosted a large number of refugees from other countries.
Where Do People Live in Pakistan?
Most people in southern Pakistan live near the Indus River. This river is very important for water and farming.
In the northern part of the country, many people live in a curved area. This area connects cities like Faisalabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, and Peshawar. These cities are important centers for life and work in Pakistan.
Images for kids
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Population pyramid showing age groups in Pakistan.
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Map showing how densely populated different areas of Pakistan are.
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This map shows how much the population changed in each district of Pakistan between 1998 and 2017.
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Map showing the main language spoken in each district of Pakistan in 1998.
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This image shows the percentage of people born outside Pakistan, mostly before 1947.
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The title Lashkari Zabān written in Nastaliq script.
See also
In Spanish: Demografía de Pakistán para niños
