South Korea vs Pakistan
Every indicator for South Korea and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 255,219,554 | −79.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 407 | +360.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 1,596 | +2,169.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 796,100 | −87.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 321 | +60.5% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 47,571 | 10,166 | +367.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 2.67 | −4.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 13.83 | −18.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 40 | +2,210.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 943,000 | −39.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 3.7 | +198.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 1.25 | +60.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors South Korea. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Korea is 79.7% lower than Pakistan.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 360.0% higher than Pakistan.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 2,169.9% 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