Pakistan vs Thailand
Every indicator for Pakistan and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Pakistan | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 255,219,554 | 71,619,863 | +256.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 407 | 577 | −29.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,596 | 8,057 | −80.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.8 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 796,100 | 513,115 | +55.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 321 | 140 | +129.7% |
| Median age (years) | 20.6 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 57.3 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 39.5 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,166 | 5,522 | +84.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.67 | 1.08 | +147.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 13.83 | 4.54 | +204.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 40 | 77 | −48.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 943,000 | 455,000 | +107.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.7 | 6.4 | −41.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.25 | 1.13 | +10.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Pakistan relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Pakistan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Pakistan is 256.4% higher than Thailand.
- On gdp (nominal), Pakistan is 29.5% lower than Thailand.
- On gdp per capita, Pakistan is 80.2% lower than Thailand.
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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