At a glance
Pakistan vs South Korea: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Pakistan |  South Korea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 260,511,004 | 51,579,911 | Pakistan 5.1× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +1.6 | -0.1 | +1.7 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 327.22026 | 513.52026 | -186.3 |
| Surface area km² | 796,1002023 | 100,4502023 | Pakistan 7.9× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 27.42024 | 4.72024 | +22.7 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 6.42024 | 72024 | -0.6 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -4.4 | +1.2 | -5.6 |
| Urban population % of population | 39.52025 | 81.22025 | -41.6 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 102.5 | 99.4 | +3.1 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 67.82024 | 83.62024 | -15.8 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 3.552024 | 0.752024 | +2.8 |
| Median age years | 20.8 | 46.2 | -25.4 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 46.5 | 1.9 | +44.6 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 36.22025 | 10.22025 | +26 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 4.42025 | 20.32025 | -16 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $407.31B2025 | $1.87T2025 | South Korea 4.6× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $1,5962025 | $36,2272025 | South Korea 23× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 5.42025 | 2.72025 | +2.7 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 3.52025 | 2.12025 | +1.4 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 2042024 | 5882024 | South Korea 2.9× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 0.812024 | 11.362024 | -10.55 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 4152023 | 5,4392024 | South Korea 13× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 41.62021 | 3.62021 | +38 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 4.72023 | 64.12023 | -59.4 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 2262022 | 1,2552022 | South Korea 5.6× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 3262022 | 452022 | +281 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 57.32024 | 97.92024 | -40.6 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 76.92024 | 172.52024 | -95.7 |
▲ 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 South Korea for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Pakistan compared with South Korea
Pakistan has a live population of about 260,511,004 (#5 in the world) and South Korea about 51,579,911 (#31), so Pakistan has 5.1 times as many people as South Korea. Pakistan is growing at 1.6% a year and South Korea at -0.1%.
By area Pakistan is larger: 796,100 km² against 100,450 km², which gives population densities of 327.2 people per km² in Pakistan and 513.5 in South Korea.
Pakistan's economy is worth $407.31B (2025) and South Korea's $1.87T (2025); per person that is $1,596 in Pakistan versus $36,227 in South Korea, so the average South Korea resident produces 22.7 times as much.
Life expectancy is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 83.6 in South Korea; women have 3.5 children on average in Pakistan compared with 0.7 in South Korea; the median age is 20.8 versus 46.2 years.
39.5% of Pakistan's people live in cities against 81.2% in South Korea; 57.3% use the internet in Pakistan and 97.9% in South Korea; CO₂ emissions per person are 0.8 t in Pakistan and 11.4 t in South Korea.
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 South Korea?
By population Pakistan is bigger: 260,511,004 people versus 51,579,911 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Pakistan is larger (796,100 km² vs 100,450 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Pakistan or South Korea?
South Korea: GDP of $1,872,374,961,553 versus $407,307,214,476 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Pakistan or South Korea?
Life expectancy at birth is 67.8 years in Pakistan and 83.6 years in South Korea, a difference of 15.8 years in favour of South Korea.
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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