China vs Pakistan
Every indicator for China and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 255,219,554 | +451.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 407 | +4,690.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 1,596 | +768.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 796,100 | +1,101.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 321 | −54.1% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 10,166 | +2,985.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 2.67 | −36.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 13.83 | −63.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 40 | +459.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 943,000 | +168.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 3.7 | −51.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 1.25 | −73.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 451.1% higher than Pakistan.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 4,690.7% higher than Pakistan.
- On gdp per capita, China is 768.5% higher than Pakistan.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI