Pakistan vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 255,219,554 | 36,973,555 | +590.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 407 | 1,277 | −68.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,596 | 34,537 | −95.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.8 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 796,100 | 2,149,690 | −63.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 321 | 17 | +1,763.9% |
| Median age (years) | 20.6 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 57.3 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 39.5 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,166 | 80,331 | −87.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.67 | 7.30 | −63.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 13.83 | 22.31 | −38.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 40 | 2,173 | −98.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 943,000 | 282,000 | +234.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.7 | 7.6 | −51.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.25 | 1.92 | −34.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Pakistan relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Pakistan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Saudi Arabia is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Pakistan leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 55 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Saudi Arabia stands at 2,173 against Pakistan's 40 — roughly 55 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Saudi Arabia stands at 34,537 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Pakistan stands at 321 against Saudi Arabia's 17 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Saudi Arabia's military expenditure (2024) (80,331) is about 7.9 times Pakistan's (10,166).
- Pakistan's population (2025) (255,219,554) is about 6.9 times Saudi Arabia's (36,973,555).
Frequently asked questions
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