At a glance
Pakistan vs Nigeria: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Pakistan |  Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 260,503,695 | 243,859,046 | Pakistan 1.1× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +1.6 | +2 | -0.4 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 327.22026 | 2642026 | +63.2 |
| Surface area km² | 796,1002023 | 923,7702023 | Nigeria 1.2× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 27.42024 | 32.52024 | -5.1 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 6.42024 | 11.62024 | -5.2 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -4.4 | 0 | -4.4 |
| Urban population % of population | 39.52025 | 63.82025 | -24.2 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 102.5 | 102.5 | +0 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 67.82024 | 54.62024 | +13.2 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 3.552024 | 4.382024 | -0.83 |
| Median age years | 20.8 | 18.3 | +2.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 46.5 | 66.9 | -20.4 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 36.22025 | 40.52025 | -4.3 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 4.42025 | 3.12025 | +1.3 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $407.31B2025 | $290.79B2025 | Pakistan 1.4× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $1,5962025 | $1,2242025 | Pakistan 1.3× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 5.42025 | 3.12025 | +2.4 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 3.52025 | 232025 | -19.5 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 2042024 | 131.92024 | Pakistan 1.5× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.812024 | 0.572024 | +0.24 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 4152023 | 3202023 | Pakistan 1.3× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 41.62021 | 80.32021 | -38.7 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 4.72023 | 23.22023 | -18.5 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2262022 | 9902022 | Nigeria 4.4× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 3262022 | 5.62022 | +320.4 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 57.32024 | 41.22024 | +16 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 76.92024 | 70.82024 | +6.1 |
▲ 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 Nigeria for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Pakistan compared with Nigeria
Pakistan has a live population of about 260,503,695 (#5 in the world) and Nigeria about 243,859,046 (#6), so Pakistan has 1.1 times as many people as Nigeria. Pakistan is growing at 1.6% a year and Nigeria at 2%.
By area Nigeria is larger: 923,770 km² against 796,100 km², which gives population densities of 327.2 people per km² in Pakistan and 264 in Nigeria.
Pakistan's economy is worth $407.31B (2025) and Nigeria's $290.79B (2025); per person that is $1,596 in Pakistan versus $1,224 in Nigeria, so the average Pakistan resident produces 1.3 times as much.
Life expectancy is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 54.6 in Nigeria; women have 3.5 children on average in Pakistan compared with 4.4 in Nigeria; the median age is 20.8 versus 18.3 years.
39.5% of Pakistan's people live in cities against 63.8% in Nigeria; 57.3% use the internet in Pakistan and 41.2% in Nigeria; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.8 t in Pakistan and 0.6 t in Nigeria.
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 Nigeria?
By population Pakistan is bigger: 260,503,695 people versus 243,859,046 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Nigeria is larger (923,770 km² vs 796,100 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Pakistan or Nigeria?
Pakistan: GDP of $407,307,214,476 versus $290,794,361,542 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Pakistan or Nigeria?
Life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 54.6 years in Nigeria, a difference of 13.2 years in favour of Pakistan.
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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