Pakistan: the contrasting dynamics of a country with a rapidly growing population

By John F. May, Nasrullah Abbasi
English

The demographic importance of South Asia is increasing as India has become the most populous country in the world after catching up with and overtaking China [1]. Another country of this subcontinent, Pakistan, is also a demographic heavyweight, ranking fifth in the world behind the United States and Indonesia [2]. How is Pakistan’s population evolving? Under what conditions can the country benefit from this? What are its prospects?

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