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IndiavsPakistan

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

India is higher

India records 1,450,935,791, about 5.77× the other value.

Surface area

India is higher

India records 3,287,260 km², about 4.13× the other value.

Nominal GDP

India is higher

India records $3.91 trillion, about 10.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇳 India1,450,935,791
🇵🇰 Pakistan251,269,164

India’s population is 477% larger than that of Pakistan, a difference of 1,199,666,627.

Surface area

🇮🇳 India3,287,260 km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan796,100 km²

India’s surface area is 313% larger than that of Pakistan, a difference of 2,491,160 km².

Population density

🇮🇳 India441 /km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan316 /km²

India’s population density is 40% higher than that of Pakistan, a difference of 126 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇳 India$3.91 trillion · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$371.57 billion · 2024

India’s nominal GDP is 952% larger than that of Pakistan, a difference of $3.54 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇳 India$2,695 · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$1,479 · 2024

India’s GDP per capita is 82% higher than that of Pakistan, a difference of $1,216.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

New Delhi

Islamabad

Population

1,450,935,791

251,269,164

Surface area

3,287,260 km²

796,100 km²

Population density

441 /km²

316 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.91 trillion · 2024

$371.57 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,695 · 2024

$1,479 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Indian rupee · INR · ₹

Pakistani rupee · PKR · ₨

Nationality

Indian

Pakistani

Phone code

+91

+92

Internet domain

.in

.pk

ISO codes

IN / IND

PK / PAK

Time zone

Asia/Kolkata

Asia/Karachi

Native name

भारत

پاکستان

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About India

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

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About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population exceeding 240 million. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, encompassing 881,913 square kilometers.

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India & Pakistan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

What is the population of India?

India has a recorded population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people.

How big is India?

India covers an area of about 3,287,260 km².

What is the population density of India?

India has a population density of roughly 441 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of India?

India has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.91 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of India?

India has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,695.

What currency is used in India?

India uses the Indian rupee (INR), with the symbol ₹.

Where is India located?

India is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of India?

The native name of India is भारत.

What are people from India called?

People from India are referred to as Indian.

What is the phone calling code for India?

The international dialing code for India is +91.

What is the internet domain for India?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India is .in.

What time zone is India in?

India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

What is India known for?

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

What is the capital of Pakistan?

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.

What is the population of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a recorded population of approximately 251,269,164 people.

How big is Pakistan?

Pakistan covers an area of about 796,100 km².

What is the population density of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a population density of roughly 316 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $371.57 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,479.

What currency is used in Pakistan?

Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Pakistan located?

Pakistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Pakistan?

The native name of Pakistan is پاکستان.

What are people from Pakistan called?

People from Pakistan are referred to as Pakistani.

What is the phone calling code for Pakistan?

The international dialing code for Pakistan is +92.

What is the internet domain for Pakistan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Pakistan is .pk.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone.

What is Pakistan known for?

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population exceeding 240 million. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, encompassing 881,913 square kilometers.