Quick Data on Pakistan
Short Name | Pakistan |
Capital | Islamabad |
Long Name | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
Country Code | PK |
Continent | Asia |
Total Area | 796,095 sq km |
Population | 233,500,636 |
Language | Urdu, English |
Nationality | Pakistani(s) |
Geography of Pakistan
As a country in South Asia, with coordinates at 30 00 N, 70 00 E, Pakistan neighbors Afghanistan 2670 km, China 438 km, India 3190 km, Iran 959 km. The terrain in Pakistan is described as divided into three major geographic areas: the northern highlands, the Indus River plain in the center and east, and the Balochistan Plateau in the south and west, with an average elevation point of 900 m. The climate of Pakistan: mostly hot, dry desert; temperate in northwest; arctic in north.
Surface Total | 796,095 sq km |
Land Surface | 770,875 sq km |
Water Surface | 25,220 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 7,257 km |
Neighbor Countries | Afghanistan 2670 km, China 438 km, India 3190 km, Iran 959 km |
Coastline | 1,046 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Arabian Sea 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | K2 (Mt. Godwin-Austen) 8,611 m |
Resources of Pakistan
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being arable land, extensive natural gas reserves, limited petroleum, poor quality coal, iron ore, copper, salt, limestone. The agricultural land occupies 35.20% of Pakistan, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 2.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 35.20% | 271,348 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 202,000 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 2.10% | 16,188 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 62.70% | 483,339 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Pakistan
The population of the country is estimated at 233,500,636 people, with the biggest urban area having 16.094 million Karachi, 12.642 million Lahore, 3.462 million Faisalabad, 2.237 million Rawalpindi, 2.229 million Gujranwala, 1.129 million ISLAMABAD (capital) (2020). Known as Pakistani(s), the people from Pakistan come from diversified ethnic groups such as Punjabi 44.7%, Pashtun (Pathan) 15.4%, Sindhi 14.1%, Saraiki 8.4%, Muhajirs 7.6%, Balochi 3.6%, other 6.3%. The official language is Urdu, English. Religions: Muslim (official) 96.4% (Sunni 85-90%, Shia 10-15%), other (includes Christian and Hindu) 3.6% (2010 est.).
Population | 233,500,636 |
Nationality | Pakistani(s) |
Official Language | Urdu, English |
Other Languages | Punjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Saraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%, Pashto (alternate name, Pashtu) 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, Balochi 3%, Hindko 2%, Brahui 1%, English (official; lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries), Burushaski, and other 8% |
Birth Rate | 27.4 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 6.2 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 37.20% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 1 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 0.6 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Pakistan
Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of common law system with Islamic law influence.
Governing Type | federal parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | yes |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Pakistan |
Dual Citizenship | yes, but limited to select countries |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 4 out of the previous 7 years and including the 12 months preceding application |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal; note – there are joint electorates and reserved parliamentary seats for women and non-Muslims |
Economy of Pakistan
From a population total of 233,500,636, the labor force is 63.89 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables; milk, beef, mutton, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, shrimp. Its exports cover textiles (garments, bed linen, cotton cloth, yarn), rice, leather goods, sporting goods, chemicals, manufactures, surgical instruments, carpets and rugs. The main import products are: petroleum, petroleum products, machinery, plastics, transportation equipment, edible oils, paper and paperboard, iron and steel, tea.
Exports | $32.88 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $53.11 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | US 17.7%, UK 7.7%, China 6%, Germany 5.8%, Afghanistan 5.2%, UAE 4.5%, Spain 4.1% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 27.4%, UAE 13.7%, US 4.9%, Indonesia 4.3%, Saudi Arabia 4.2% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $5,400 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 109.7 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 52 million (2017) |
Internet Users | 31,338,715 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 15.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Pakistan, statistics sectio