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Pakistan to enter 2026 as world’s fifth-most populous country

December 31, 2025 by Zuha shahzad

Pakistan will enter 2026 as the world’s fifth-most populous country, with its population crossing 225 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The agency said the milestone highlights the growing urgency of addressing population dynamics amid high fertility rates, gender inequality and increasing climate vulnerability. Read More: Pakistan Population Summit Highlights Urgent Growth Challenges […]

Filed Under: Pakistan Tagged With: demographic growth, development policy, Latest, NFC Award, Pakistan population, UNFPA

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