Japan vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Japan and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 255,219,554 | −51.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 407 | +989.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 1,596 | +2,152.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 796,100 | −52.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 321 | +1.8% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 10,166 | +443.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 2.67 | −48.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 13.83 | −76.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 40 | +1,024.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 943,000 | −72.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 3.7 | −42.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.25 | −69.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Pakistan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Japan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 23 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 35,951 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 448 against Pakistan's 40 — roughly 11 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Pakistan's 407 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 5.4 times Pakistan's (10,166).
- Pakistan's military expenditure as a share of government spending (13.83) is about 4.3 times Japan's (3.25).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Pakistan differ most?
In gdp per capita. Japan records 35,951 against Pakistan's 1,596 — a ratio of roughly 23 to one.
Where are Japan and Pakistan most alike?
In population density, at 326 and 321 — a gap of only %1.8.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Pakistan?
Japan is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Pakistan on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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