Pakistan’s fertility rate has dropped from six births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 in 2024, according to the United Nations World Fertility Report 2024.

Even with this decline, Pakistan is projected to become the third most populous country in the world by 2050, surpassing countries like the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia.

In 1947, Pakistan’s population was just 31 million. By 2023, it had grown to 241 million. To control this rapid growth, the country has been working on family planning programs, distributing contraceptives, and running educational campaigns, especially in rural areas. These efforts are being carried out with the help of international organizations like the UN Population Fund.

However, cultural, religious, and gender-related challenges still make it difficult to reduce the population growth rate further. Despite these hurdles, by 2050, Pakistan’s population is expected to reach over 380 million. The fertility rate is also predicted to decrease to 2.5 by 2054.

While efforts to control population growth have shown some progress, much work remains to ensure sustainable development and improve living conditions for Pakistan’s growing population.