Islamabad
Islamabad district, Islamabad — 2,363,863 people at the 2023 census.
Census, 1981 to 2023
| Indicator | 1981 | 1998 | 2017 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 340,286 | 805,235 | 2,003,368 | 2,363,863 |
| Urban population | 529,180 | 1,009,003 | 1,108,872 | |
| Yearly growth since the previous census | 5.19% | 4.90% | 2.80% | |
| Literacy rate (age 10+) | 62.5% | 84.0% | ||
| Female literacy rate | 48.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Average household size | 6.20 | 5.86 | 5.70 | |
| Males per 100 females | 117.0 | 110.7 | 111.8 | |
| Urban share | 65.7% | 50.4% | 46.9% | |
| People per km² | 889 | 2,211 | 2,609 | |
| Area | 906 km² | 906 km² | 906 km² |
Schooling, connectivity and living conditions
| Indicator | 2014-15 | 2019-20 | Islamabad, 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy (15+) | 84.0% | 84.0% | — |
| Net primary enrolment | 90.0% | 89.0% | — |
| Children out of school (5-16) | 10.0% | — | |
| People using the internet | 52.3% | — | |
| People owning a mobile phone | 64.7% | — | |
| Households with a smartphone | 70.3% | — | |
| Households with tap water | 20.0% | 25.7% | — |
| Households with a flush toilet | 99.0% | 99.0% | — |
| Households cooking with gas | 92.7% | — | |
| Households lit by electricity | 99.2% | — | |
| Children (12-23 months) vaccinated against measles | 99.0% | — | |
| Households moderately or severely food-insecure | 7.93% | — |
Businesses and farms
| Farms (2024) | 17,125 |
| Cultivated area (2024) | 48,056 acres |
| Cattle (2024) | 104,719 |
| Buffaloes (2024) | 119,693 |
| Goats (2024) | 126,899 |
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. About the data · All districts