The population of Azad Kashmir is composed of many communities and tribes. According to the last census conducted in Pakistan in 1998, the total population of Azad Kashmir was 2,973,000 and according to 2006 estimate, it had reached to 3,500,000. Almost 100% of the population is Muslim. The Rural: urban population ratio is 88:12. The population density is 270 persons per Sq. km. The literacy rate which was 55% in 1998 census has now risen above 60%.