District Wise Population Of Balochistan, 2023

According to the census 2023 of Pakistan, population of Balochistan Province is 14,894,402. It is the least populated province of Pakistan. In this post we have compiled the district wise population figures of Balochistan according to 2023 and 2017census.

District wise population list of Balochistan 2023:

Following is the district wise population of Balochistan according to census conducted by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) in 2023:

S. NO	Name Of District	Population (2023)
1	Gawadar	305,160
2	Panjgur	509,781
3	Kech	1,060,931
4	Awaran	178,958
5	Kalat	272,506
6	Khuzdar	997,214
7	Lasbela	680,977
8	Mastung	313,271
9	Surab	278,092
10	Barkhan	210,249
11	Duki	205,044
12	Loralai	272,432
13	Musakhel	182,275
14	Jaffarabad	594,558
15	Jhal Magsi	203,368
16	Kachhi	442,612
17	Nasirabad	563,377
18	Sohbatpur	240,106
19	Chaman	466,218
20	Killa Abdullah	361,971
21	Pishin	835,482
22	Quetta	2,595,492
23	Chagai	269,192
24	Kharan	260,352
25	Nushki	207,834
26	Washuk	302,623
27	Dera Bugti	355,274
28	Harnai	127,571
29	Kohlu	260,220
30	Sibi	224,148
31	Ziarat	189,535
32	Killa Saifullah	380,200
33	Sherani	191,687
34	Zhob	355,692

Which is the largest District Of Balochistan with respect to population according to 2023 census?

Quetta is the most populous district of Balochistan, with a population of 2,595,492. As the provincial capital and main urban center, Quetta has experienced steady population growth due to migration, employment opportunities, and better access to education and healthcare.

Which are the 2nd and 3rd most populated districts of Balochistan?

Kech is the second most populated, while Khuzdar is the third most populated district having population of 1,060,931& 997,214 respectively.

Which district has the lowest population in Balochistan?

Harnai is the least populated district, with a population of 127,571. Its lower population is mainly due to its mountainous terrain, limited urban development, and fewer economic opportunities compared to larger districts.

Which districts have populations above one million?

Only two districts crossed the one-million population mark in 2023. Kech has a population of 1,060,931, and Quetta stands far ahead with over 2.5 million residents. Most other districts remain below one million, reflecting the largely rural nature of the province.

How populous are the coastal districts of Balochistan?

Gwadar has a population of 305,160, while Lasbela has 680,977 residents. These coastal districts are gaining importance due to port development, trade activities, and infrastructure projects, which may influence future population growth.

What is the source of the district-wise population data of Balochistan 2023?

The district-wise population figures are based on the official Population and Housing Census conducted in 2023 by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This census is the most recent and authoritative demographic dataset for Balochistan and reflects updated administrative boundaries and population growth.

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2017 Census Stats:

S. NO	Name Of District	Population (2017)
1	Gawadar	262,253
2	Panjgur	315,353
3	Kech	907,182
4	Awaran	121,821
5	Kalat	211,201
6	Khuzdar	798,896
7	Lasbela	576,271
8	Mastung	265,676
9	Surab	200,857
10	Barkhan	171,025
11	Duki	152,977
12	Loralai	244,446
13	Musakhel	167,243
14	Jaffarabad	513,972
15	Jhal Magsi	148,900
16	Kachhi	309,932
17	Nasirabad	487,847
18	Sohbatpur	200,426
19	Chaman	434,561
20	Killa Abdullah	323,793
21	Pishin	736,903
22	Quetta	2,269,473
23	Chagai	226,517
24	Kharan	162,766
25	Nushki	178,947
26	Washuk	175,712
27	Dera Bugti	313,110
28	Harnai	97,052
29	Kohlu	213,933
30	Sibi	179,751
31	Ziarat	160,095
32	Killa Saifullah	342,932
33	Sherani	152,952
34	Zhob	310,354

Also see: Sindh-Population-2023