United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan
Every indicator for United Arab Emirates and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,513,149 | 255,219,554 | −95.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 552 | 407 | +35.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 50,274 | 1,596 | +3,050.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 98,648 | 796,100 | −87.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 321 | −63.6% |
| Median age (years) | — | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.2 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 86.0 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | — | 10,166 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | — | 2.67 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 13.83 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | — | 40 | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 63,000 | 943,000 | −93.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.5 | 3.7 | +48.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.02 | 1.25 | −18.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Arab Emirates relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors United Arab Emirates. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Pakistan is higher on 5 of the 8 indicators, while United Arab Emirates leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 32 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Arab Emirates stands at 50,274 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 32 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 255,219,554 against United Arab Emirates's 11,513,149 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 943,000 against United Arab Emirates's 63,000 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Pakistan's area (796,100) is about 8.1 times United Arab Emirates's (98,648).
- Pakistan's population density (321) is about 2.7 times United Arab Emirates's (117).
Frequently asked questions
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