Which has more people, Pakistan or Thailand?

Pakistan has a population of 259,299,791 (5th of 235 countries) and Thailand has 71,559,614 (21st of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215), Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215) among countries. Thailand ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184), Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184) among countries. Thailand ranks better.

Where does Pakistan beat Thailand most clearly?

Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 312.34 per 100k; Prisoners per 100k Population (Most Strict Countries in the World): 45 vs 395; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.44% vs 2.7%.

Where does Thailand beat Pakistan most clearly?

Thailand ranks far ahead on Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 275.26 Mbps vs 18.27 Mbps; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 2.78; World Order Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 32nd vs 161st.

Pakistan vs Thailand

Thailand comes out ahead of Pakistan on 343 of 538 statistics where one end is better, to 188 with 7 ties. Pakistan leads on Health. Thailand leads on Population, Education and Tech & Business and 8 more categories.

538 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.

Pakistan

Wins: 188
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 1

Thailand

Wins: 343
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Pakistan	Thailand
Population	259,299,791 5th of 235	71,559,614 21st of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.8 167th of 215	76.6 88th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$6,573 143rd of 184	$26,250 76th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	5.42% 100th of 181	0.78% 4th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	95.7% 150th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	48.2 182nd of 195	7.7 tied 66th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$1,596 158th of 185	$8,057 91st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

PopulationThailand · 18 statistics
EducationThailand · 10 statistics
Tech & BusinessThailand · 21 statistics
Politics & GovernmentThailand · 37 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyThailand · 37 statistics
EconomicsThailand · 77 statistics
CultureThailand · 69 statistics
EnvironmentThailand · 46 statistics
TravelThailand · 10 statistics
LawThailand · 8 statistics
Crime & SafetyThailand · 43 statistics
HealthPakistan · 202 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Pakistan	Thailand
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	10.28 per 100k 1st of 204	312.34 per 100k 200th of 204
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	18.27 Mbps 146th of 156	275.26 Mbps 10th of 156
Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World	45 17th of 219	395 203rd of 219
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.78 tied 141st of 165	8.33 tied 8th of 165
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.44% tied 39th of 185	2.7% 181st of 185
World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	161st 158th of 171	32nd 32nd of 171
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	35.7 134th of 178	3.1 3rd of 178
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231	$8.00 tied 5th of 231
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	4.7 per 100k 13th of 176	25.6 per 100k 141st of 176
% of Pop. Living on Less Than $3.65 USD/DayPoverty Rate by Country	31.9% 119th of 158	0.04% tied 5th of 158
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	25.3% 177th of 188	74.6% 42nd of 188
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	6,828 per 100k 1st of 201	30,108 per 100k 145th of 201
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	25.3% 185th of 198	76.5% tied 43rd of 198
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	2.1% tied 12th of 163	9.9% tied 127th of 163
Out-of-Pocket % of Health ExpenditureMedical Bankruptcies by Country	47.4% 156th of 189	9.21% 23rd of 189
Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	32.6% 154th of 157	90.3% 44th of 157
Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014Most Dangerous Countries for Women	3% 152nd of 155	75.4% 44th of 155
Dementia Death RateDementia Rates by Country	5.42 18th of 204	40.41 159th of 204
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	24.4% 156th of 169	66.3% 40th of 169
Dementia Death Rate FemaleDementia Rates by Country	6.82 per 100k 18th of 204	51.24 per 100k 153rd of 204
Global Health Security IndexHealthiest Countries	30.4 tied 130th of 193	68.2 5th of 193
Still Birth RateStillbirth Rates by Country	30.9 per 1k 192nd of 193	5.5 per 1k 66th of 193
Dementia Death Rate MaleDementia Rates by Country	4.1 per 100k 36th of 204	28.66 per 100k 169th of 204
Neonatal Mortality RateNeonatal Mortality Rate by Country	39 192nd of 193	5 tied 61st of 193
% of Population at Risk and Poor ($3.2/Day)Flooding by Country	7.5% 87th of 126	0.1% tied 1st of 126
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	59.48 194th of 196	85.13 67th of 196
Foundations & WellbeingSocial Progress Index by Country	44.03 tied 153rd of 167	73.35 46th of 167
Infant Mortality Rate CIAInfant Mortality Rate by Country	51.5 deaths per 1k births 206th of 223	6.3 deaths per 1k births tied 62nd of 223
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	4,839 per 100k 1st of 201	21,990 per 100k 130th of 201
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	41.92 164th of 171	71.84 55th of 171

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Quick answers

Which is better, Pakistan or Thailand?: Thailand comes out ahead of Pakistan on 343 of 538 statistics where one end is better, to 188 with 7 ties. Pakistan leads on Health. Thailand leads on Population, Education and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Pakistan or Thailand?: Pakistan has a population of 259,299,791 (5th of 235 countries) and Thailand has 71,559,614 (21st of 235).
How do Pakistan and Thailand compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215), Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215) among countries. Thailand ranks better.
How do Pakistan and Thailand compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184), Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184) among countries. Thailand ranks better.
Where does Pakistan beat Thailand most clearly?: Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 312.34 per 100k; Prisoners per 100k Population (Most Strict Countries in the World): 45 vs 395; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.44% vs 2.7%.
Where does Thailand beat Pakistan most clearly?: Thailand ranks far ahead on Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 275.26 Mbps vs 18.27 Mbps; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 2.78; World Order Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 32nd vs 161st.

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