ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new report highlighting the significant increase in Pakistan’s urban population, which is expected to reach 99.4 million by 2030.
This is a significant increase from the current figure of 93.8 million, according to 2023 census data.
The ADB report revealed that Pakistan’s urban population is growing at a rate of 3.65 percent per annum. Since 1981, the urban population has quadrupled, reflecting rapid urbanization in the country. However, the report also highlighted the disparity between the growing population and Pakistan’s economic stability.
Despite this population shift, the economic situation remains uncertain, with the report indicating that urban population growth has slowed since 2020. ADB emphasizes the need for sustainable urban development strategies to effectively manage this population growth.
The report calls for strategic planning to ensure that urban growth is combined with adequate economic growth and infrastructure improvements to support a growing population.
