At a glance
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Pakistan |  Bangladesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 260,503,695 | 178,437,229 | Pakistan 1.5× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +1.6 | +1.2 | +0.4 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 327.22026 | 1,209.22026 | -881.9 |
| Surface area km² | 796,1002023 | 147,5702023 | Pakistan 5.4× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 27.42024 | 202024 | +7.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 6.42024 | 5.12024 | +1.3 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -4.4 | -2.1 | -2.3 |
| Urban population % of population | 39.52025 | 33.22025 | +6.3 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 102.5 | 96.7 | +5.8 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 67.82024 | 74.92024 | -7.1 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 3.552024 | 2.142024 | +1.41 |
| Median age years | 20.8 | 26.3 | -5.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 46.5 | 15.3 | +31.2 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 36.22025 | 27.62025 | +8.6 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 4.42025 | 6.72025 | -2.3 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $407.31B2025 | $456.32B2025 | Bangladesh 1.1× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $1,5962025 | $2,5972025 | Bangladesh 1.6× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 5.42025 | 3.82025 | +1.6 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 3.52025 | 8.82025 | -5.2 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 2042024 | 124.22024 | Pakistan 1.6× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.812024 | 0.722024 | +0.1 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 4152023 | 2882023 | Pakistan 1.4× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 41.62021 | 252021 | +16.6 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 4.72023 | 14.52023 | -9.8 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2262022 | 6202022 | Bangladesh 2.7× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 3262022 | 34.22022 | +291.8 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 57.32024 | 53.42024 | +3.8 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 76.92024 | 108.12024 | -31.2 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Pakistan minus Bangladesh for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Pakistan compared with Bangladesh
Pakistan has a live population of about 260,503,695 (#5 in the world) and Bangladesh about 178,437,229 (#8), so Pakistan has 1.5 times as many people as Bangladesh. Pakistan is growing at 1.6% a year and Bangladesh at 1.2%.
By area Pakistan is larger: 796,100 km² against 147,570 km², which gives population densities of 327.2 people per km² in Pakistan and 1,209.2 in Bangladesh.
Pakistan's economy is worth $407.31B (2025) and Bangladesh's $456.32B (2025); per person that is $1,596 in Pakistan versus $2,597 in Bangladesh, so the average Bangladesh resident produces 1.6 times as much.
Life expectancy is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 74.9 in Bangladesh; women have 3.5 children on average in Pakistan compared with 2.1 in Bangladesh; the median age is 20.8 versus 26.3 years.
39.5% of Pakistan's people live in cities against 33.2% in Bangladesh; 57.3% use the internet in Pakistan and 53.4% in Bangladesh; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.8 t in Pakistan and 0.7 t in Bangladesh.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Pakistan or Bangladesh?
By population Pakistan is bigger: 260,503,695 people versus 178,437,229 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Pakistan is larger (796,100 km² vs 147,570 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Pakistan or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh: GDP of $456,319,229,256 versus $407,307,214,476 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Pakistan or Bangladesh?
Life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 74.9 years in Bangladesh, a difference of 7.1 years in favour of Bangladesh.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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