Which has more people, Japan or Pakistan?

Japan has a population of 122,427,731 (12th of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Japan 84.0 (10th of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. Japan ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Japan $55,422 (39th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. Japan ranks better.

Where does Japan beat Pakistan most clearly?

Japan ranks far ahead on Still Birth Rate (Stillbirth Rates by Country): 1.6 per 1k vs 30.9 per 1k; WJP RoLI Order and Security Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.93 vs 0.36; Neonatal Mortality Rate (Neonatal Mortality Rate by Country): 1 vs 39.

Where does Pakistan beat Japan most clearly?

Pakistan ranks far ahead on Dementia Death Rate (Dementia Rates by Country): 5.42 vs 167.31; Dementia Death Rate Female (Dementia Rates by Country): 6.82 per 100k vs 244.22 per 100k; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 3,749 per 100k vs 14,582 per 100k.

Japan vs Pakistan

Japan comes out ahead of Pakistan on 358 of 530 statistics where one end is better, to 166 with 6 ties. Japan leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health.

530 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Japan

Wins: 358
Avg. percentile: 65
Categories led: 10

Pakistan

Wins: 166
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Japan	Pakistan
Population	122,427,731 12th of 235	259,299,791 5th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	84.0 10th of 215	67.8 167th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$55,422 39th of 184	$6,573 143rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.45% 24th of 181	5.42% 100th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	95.7% 150th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	1.8 tied 3rd of 195	48.2 182nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$35,951 33rd of 185	$1,596 158th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationJapan · 7 statistics
Politics & GovernmentJapan · 39 statistics
PopulationJapan · 19 statistics
Tech & BusinessJapan · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyJapan · 37 statistics
EnvironmentJapan · 47 statistics
CultureJapan · 69 statistics
Crime & SafetyJapan · 41 statistics
LawJapan · 8 statistics
EconomicsJapan · 77 statistics
TravelPakistan · 10 statistics
HealthPakistan · 202 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Japan	Pakistan
Still Birth RateStillbirth Rates by Country	1.6 per 1k tied 1st of 193	30.9 per 1k 192nd of 193
WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.93 tied 3rd of 142	0.36 tied last of 142
Neonatal Mortality RateNeonatal Mortality Rate by Country	1 tied 1st of 193	39 192nd of 193
Global Health IndexHealthiest Countries	97.07 4th of 195	49.6 182nd of 195
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	1.8 tied 3rd of 195	48.2 182nd of 195
Dementia Death RateDementia Rates by Country	167.31 204th of 204	5.42 18th of 204
Dementia Death Rate FemaleDementia Rates by Country	244.22 per 100k 204th of 204	6.82 per 100k 18th of 204
Infant Mortality RateInfant Mortality Rate by Country	1.72 deaths per 1k births 3rd of 198	51.01 deaths per 1k births 183rd of 198
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	15th 15th of 167	166th 166th of 167
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	93.24 10th of 171	41.92 164th of 171
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	95.04 18th of 196	59.48 194th of 196
Infant Mortality Rate CIAInfant Mortality Rate by Country	1.9 deaths per 1k births 6th of 223	51.5 deaths per 1k births 206th of 223
Foundations & WellbeingSocial Progress Index by Country	90.17 5th of 167	44.03 tied 153rd of 167
Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country	124.4 per 10k 10th of 195	5.23 per 10k 183rd of 195
V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.94 tied 4th of 175	0.26 tied 159th of 175
Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014Most Dangerous Countries for Women	97.0% tied 15th of 155	3% 152nd of 155
Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	14,582 per 100k 187th of 204	3,749 per 100k 8th of 204
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	1.489 10th of 162	2.919 151st of 162
LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index	5th 5th of 167	149th 149th of 167
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$316,521 9th of 158	$13,553 145th of 158
Nurses and MidwivesNurses per Capita by Country	12.4 per 1k 11th of 192	0.5 per 1k tied 175th of 192
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	13th 13th of 132	125th 124th of 132
Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60Diabetes Rates by Country	1.4% tied 25th of 181	17.5% 180th of 181
Vulnerability Score (lower is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	11.0% tied 13th of 159	80.0% tied 147th of 159
Vulnerability ScoreGlobal Slavery Index by Country	11 tied 13th of 158	80 tied 146th of 158
Basic EducationSocial Progress Index by Country	95.24 5th of 167	48.57 145th of 167
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	8.13 tied 14th of 166	2.5 tied 152nd of 166
Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women	13.3% tied 11th of 185	3.9% tied 166th of 185
Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	67.3 28th of 179	13.1 tied 177th of 179
Prostate Cancer Crude RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country	170.2 per 100k 171st of 185	4.4 per 100k 18th of 185

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Quick answers

Which is better, Japan or Pakistan?: Japan comes out ahead of Pakistan on 358 of 530 statistics where one end is better, to 166 with 6 ties. Japan leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Japan or Pakistan?: Japan has a population of 122,427,731 (12th of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).
How do Japan and Pakistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Japan 84.0 (10th of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. Japan ranks better.
How do Japan and Pakistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Japan $55,422 (39th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. Japan ranks better.
Where does Japan beat Pakistan most clearly?: Japan ranks far ahead on Still Birth Rate (Stillbirth Rates by Country): 1.6 per 1k vs 30.9 per 1k; WJP RoLI Order and Security Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.93 vs 0.36; Neonatal Mortality Rate (Neonatal Mortality Rate by Country): 1 vs 39.
Where does Pakistan beat Japan most clearly?: Pakistan ranks far ahead on Dementia Death Rate (Dementia Rates by Country): 5.42 vs 167.31; Dementia Death Rate Female (Dementia Rates by Country): 6.82 per 100k vs 244.22 per 100k; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 3,749 per 100k vs 14,582 per 100k.

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