Pakistan vs Russia
Every indicator for Pakistan and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Pakistan | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 255,219,554 | 143,513,328 | +77.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 407 | 2,561 | −84.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,596 | 17,547 | −90.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.8 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 796,100 | 17,125,190 | −95.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 321 | 8 | +3,725.5% |
| Median age (years) | 20.6 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 57.3 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 39.5 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,166 | 148,967 | −93.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.67 | 7.05 | −62.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 13.83 | 18.90 | −26.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 40 | 1,038 | −96.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 943,000 | 1,454,000 | −35.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.7 | 10.1 | −63.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.25 | 1.98 | −36.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Pakistan relative to Russia; a positive value favors Pakistan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Pakistan leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in population density, about 38 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 321 against Russia's 8 — roughly 38 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,038 against Pakistan's 40 — roughly 26 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Pakistan's 796,100 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Pakistan's 10,166 — roughly 15 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,547 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 11 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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