Population
Pakistan is higher
Pakistan records 251,269,164, about 8.47× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Pakistan is higher
Pakistan records 796,100 km², about 5.41× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Pakistan is higher
Pakistan records $371.57 billion, about 8.66× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇳🇵 Nepal29,651,054
🇵🇰 Pakistan251,269,164
Pakistan’s population is 747% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of 221,618,110.
Surface area
🇳🇵 Nepal147,180 km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan796,100 km²
Pakistan’s surface area is 441% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of 648,920 km².
Population density
🇳🇵 Nepal201 /km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan316 /km²
Pakistan’s population density is 57% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of 114 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇳🇵 Nepal$42.91 billion · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$371.57 billion · 2024
Pakistan’s nominal GDP is 766% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of $328.66 billion.
GDP per capita
🇳🇵 Nepal$1,447 · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$1,479 · 2024
Pakistan’s GDP per capita is 2.2% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of $31.
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
Kathmandu
Islamabad
Population
29,651,054
251,269,164
Surface area
147,180 km²
796,100 km²
Population density
201 /km²
316 /km²
Nominal GDP
$42.91 billion · 2024
$371.57 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,447 · 2024
$1,479 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Currency
Nepalese rupee · NPR · ₨
Pakistani rupee · PKR · ₨
Nationality
Nepali, Nepalese
Pakistani
Phone code
+977
+92
Internet domain
.np
.pk
ISO codes
NP / NPL
PK / PAK
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Asia/Karachi
Native name
नपल
پاکستان
| Measure | Nepal | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kathmandu | Islamabad |
| Population | 29,651,054 | 251,269,164 |
| Surface area | 147,180 km² | 796,100 km² |
| Population density | 201 /km² | 316 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $42.91 billion · 2024 | $371.57 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,447 · 2024 | $1,479 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee · NPR · ₨ | Pakistani rupee · PKR · ₨ |
| Nationality | Nepali, Nepalese | Pakistani |
| Phone code | +977 | +92 |
| Internet domain | .np | .pk |
| ISO codes | NP / NPL | PK / PAK |
| Time zone | Asia/Kathmandu | Asia/Karachi |
| Native name | नपल | پاکستان |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.
Full Nepal profile →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.
Full Pakistan profile →Nepal & Pakistan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the population of Nepal?
Nepal has a recorded population of approximately 29,651,054 people.
How big is Nepal?
Nepal covers an area of about 147,180 km².
What is the population density of Nepal?
Nepal has a population density of roughly 201 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Nepal?
Nepal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $42.91 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Nepal?
Nepal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,447.
What currency is used in Nepal?
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), with the symbol ₨.
Where is Nepal located?
Nepal is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Nepal?
The native name of Nepal is नपल.
What are people from Nepal called?
People from Nepal are referred to as Nepali, Nepalese.
What is the phone calling code for Nepal?
The international dialing code for Nepal is +977.
What is the internet domain for Nepal?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal is .np.
What time zone is Nepal in?
Nepal uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.
What is Nepal known for?
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.
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.