Pakistan Facts
Capital of PakistanThe capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
| Capital | Islamabad |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 251.3 million |
| Total area | 881,913 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 285 people per km² |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 251.3 million people = 251,300,000 people. Divided by 881,913 km²: 284.95 people per km², which rounds to 285.
Check it backwards
285 × 881,913 km² ≈ 251,257,014 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
How many people live in Pakistan?
About 251.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 285 people per km².
How big is Pakistan?
Pakistan covers 881,913 km² in total area.
What currency does Pakistan use?
The Pakistani rupee (PKR).