Pakistan/Society

Society in Pakistan

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
247.5M(2023)
Population Growth
1.5%(2023)
Fertility Rate
3.60(2023)
Death Rate
6.5 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-1.4M(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
67.6 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
58.5 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
155 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure
2.9%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
58%(2019)
Primary Enrollment
67.6%(2018)
Secondary Enrollment
42.4%(2022)
Tertiary Enrollment
11.2(2023)
Education Expenditure
1.9%(2023)

Infrastructure & Connectivity

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Internet Users
27.4%(2023)
Access to Electricity
95.6%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
90.6%(2022)
Urban Population
94.2M(2023)
Rural Population
153.4M(2023)

Current Social Overview of Pakistan

A summary based on key social and demographic indicators.

  • Pakistan has an estimated population of 247.5M
    2023
    A steady annual growth rate of 1.5%
    2023
    supports sustained population expansion, providing a stable base for economic development. With a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman
    2023
    , the population maintains momentum, necessitating strategic investments in social infrastructure. Substantial net emigration of approximately 1.4M individuals annually (or 5.7 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    exacerbates demographic challenges, potentially leading to 'brain drain' and diminished economic capacity.
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 67.6 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (58.5 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (155 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 2.9% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Basic literacy development shows promise at 58%
    2019
    , but substantial and targeted investment is required to expand educational access and improve outcomes comprehensively. Complementing this, educational access remains notably limited with 68% primary enrollment
    2018
    , pointing to fundamental infrastructure, accessibility, and retention barriers across the educational system. This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 1.9% of GDP
    2023
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (62% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 96% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2023
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

A youthful, rapidly growing population presents a "demographic dividend" opportunity if met with sufficient investment in jobs and services.

Public Health System

Addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system is essential to improve lagging indicators like life expectancy and maternal mortality.

Human Capital Formation

Improving foundational literacy and secondary school completion is a critical priority for unlocking future economic potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.