Indonesia vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Indonesia and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 255,219,554 | +12.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 407 | +255.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 1,596 | +217.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 796,100 | +140.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 321 | −53.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 10,166 | +8.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 2.67 | −70.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 13.83 | −66.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 40 | −3.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 943,000 | −28.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 3.7 | −36.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.25 | −60.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Pakistan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 3.6 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Indonesia's gdp (nominal) (1,446) is about 3.6 times Pakistan's (407).
- Pakistan's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.67) is about 3.4 times Indonesia's (0.78).
- Indonesia's gdp per capita (5,060) is about 3.2 times Pakistan's (1,596).
- Pakistan's military expenditure as a share of government spending (13.83) is about 3.0 times Indonesia's (4.60).
- Pakistan's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.25) is about 2.6 times Indonesia's (0.49).
Frequently asked questions
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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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