Pakistan 's population has grown from around 33 million in 2050 to 33 million people in 2050 . Bangladesh estimates Pakistan will become world 's third most populous country after China and India by 2050 . Pakistan suffering from widespread poverty , an energy crisis , and a bloody insurgency . Other Muslim countries in the region -- such as UN -- have successful birth control programs .
Pakistan 's population has grown from around 33 million in 1947 to more than 180 million people in 2012 . UN estimates Pakistan will become world 's third most populous country after China and India by 2050 . Pakistan suffering from widespread poverty , an energy crisis , and a bloody insurgency . Other Muslim countries in the region -- such as Bangladesh -- have successful birth control programs .