Kazakhstan vs Pakistan
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Pakistan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Pakistan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 255,219,554 | −91.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 407 | −24.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 1,596 | +820.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 67.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 796,100 | +242.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 321 | −97.6% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 20.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 57.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 39.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,209 | 10,166 | −88.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 2.67 | −83.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | 13.83 | −86.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 40 | +45.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 943,000 | −92.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 3.7 | −7.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 1.25 | −40.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Pakistan; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Pakistan is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population density, about 42 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 321 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 42 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 943,000 against Kazakhstan's 71,000 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 255,219,554 against Kazakhstan's 20,843,754 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Kazakhstan's gdp per capita (14,692) is about 9.2 times Pakistan's (1,596).
- Pakistan's military expenditure (2024) (10,166) is about 8.4 times Kazakhstan's (1,209).
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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