Which has more people, China or Pakistan?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).

How do China and Pakistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and Pakistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Pakistan most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 28.0%; Global Innovation Index Infrastructure Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 125th; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 41.0%.

Where does Pakistan beat China most clearly?

Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 218.45 per 100k; Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 83.2% vs 39.1%; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 30.3 per 100k.

China vs Pakistan

China comes out ahead of Pakistan on 325 of 512 statistics where one end is better, to 180 with 7 ties. China leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Pakistan leads on Health.

512 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 325
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 11

Pakistan

Wins: 180
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Pakistan
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	259,299,791 5th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	67.8 167th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$6,573 143rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	5.42% 100th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	95.7% 150th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	48.2 182nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$1,596 158th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationChina · 10 statistics
Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
EconomicsChina · 75 statistics
CultureChina · 69 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 44 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 39 statistics
HealthPakistan · 200 statistics
Politics & GovernmentChina · 37 statistics
LawChina · 8 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Pakistan
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	100.0% tied 1st of 198	28.0% 198th of 198
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	218.45 per 100k 191st of 204	10.28 per 100k 1st of 204
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	5th 5th of 132	125th 124th of 132
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	93.0% tied 2nd of 198	41.0% tied 173rd of 198
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	40.0% 11th of 175	-25.3% 157th of 175
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	39.1% tied 139th of 148	83.2% 17th of 148
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	0.93% 9th of 167	-0.94% 145th of 167
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	30.3 per 100k 177th of 183	2.3 per 100k tied 29th of 183
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	11.1% 140th of 163	2.1% tied 12th of 163
Neonatal Mortality RateNeonatal Mortality Rate by Country	3 tied 34th of 193	39 192nd of 193
Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country	4.8% tied 22nd of 158	37.6% tied 144th of 158
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	223.47 Mbps 26th of 156	18.27 Mbps 146th of 156
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.38% tied 30th of 184
Global Hunger IndexGlobal Hunger Index by Country	5.0 tied 1st of 131	27.9 111th of 131
Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country	300.5 per 100k 179th of 204	62.1 per 100k 26th of 204
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	58.2 per 100k 170th of 182	1.7 per 100k tied 33rd of 182
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	5.2% tied 30th of 189	0.5% tied 170th of 189
Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries	22nd 22nd of 132	119th 118th of 132
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	3.5 cases per 100k tied 33rd of 185
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	48.2 182nd of 195
WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.81 tied 39th of 142	0.36 tied last of 142
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 172nd of 185	0.44% tied 39th of 185
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	5th 5th of 167	124th 124th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	83.11 5th of 167	60.78 124th of 167
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	2.2 per 100k pop. tied 41st of 185
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	60.4% 43rd of 186	24.6% 174th of 186
Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014Most Dangerous Countries for Women	76.4% 43rd of 155	3% 152nd of 155
Dementia Death RateDementia Rates by Country	40.96 161st of 204	5.42 18th of 204
Dementia Death Rate FemaleDementia Rates by Country	54.22 per 100k 161st of 204	6.82 per 100k 18th of 204
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185	2.6 cases per 100k tied 44th of 185

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Pakistan?: China comes out ahead of Pakistan on 325 of 512 statistics where one end is better, to 180 with 7 ties. China leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Pakistan leads on Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Pakistan?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).
How do China and Pakistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Pakistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Pakistan most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 28.0%; Global Innovation Index Infrastructure Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 125th; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 41.0%.
Where does Pakistan beat China most clearly?: Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 218.45 per 100k; Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 83.2% vs 39.1%; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 30.3 per 100k.

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