MAP STORIES · CENSUS 2023

Where did population grow fastest?

A look at the 2017–2023 comparison base supplied with the census.

Published 10 September 2026 · Subay Pakistan · Data analysis

1. Washuk9.5%
2. Lower Kohistan9.0%
3. Panjgur8.3%
4. Kharan8.1%
5. Orakzai7.3%
6. Awaran6.6%
7. Kachhi6.1%
8. Upper Kohistan5.6%
9. Surab5.6%
10. Karachi East5.4%

How to read this

Growth is calculated as ((2023 population / 2017 population)^(1/6) − 1) × 100. It combines natural increase, migration and any differences in the supplied geography. It is not a measure of migration alone. Changes to district boundaries and coverage can affect comparisons.

Explore the underlying figures

Compare districts yourself, browse all district profiles, or download the source snapshot. Census figures are from PBS through PakPC2023; proposal grouping is by Subay Pakistan.

This is a dated census analysis, not a live population estimate.