Iraq vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Iraq and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 255,219,554 | −81.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 407 | −37.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 1,596 | +239.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 796,100 | −45.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 321 | −66.3% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 10,166 | −39.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 2.67 | −11.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 13.83 | −64.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 40 | +229.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 943,000 | −51.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 3.7 | +164.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.25 | +252.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iraq is 81.6% lower than Pakistan.
- On gdp (nominal), Iraq is 37.6% lower than Pakistan.
- On gdp per capita, Iraq is 239.0% 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