Iran vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Iran and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 255,219,554 | −63.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 407 | −10.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 1,596 | +145.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 796,100 | +119.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 321 | −83.5% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 7,892 | 10,166 | −22.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 2.67 | −24.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 13.83 | −9.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 40 | +114.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 943,000 | −31.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 3.7 | +90.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 1.25 | +88.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iran is 63.8% lower than Pakistan.
- On gdp (nominal), Iran is 10.8% lower than Pakistan.
- On gdp per capita, Iran is 145.9% 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