Pakistan vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Pakistan on 340 of 524 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 5 ties. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories.
524 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 179
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 340
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Pakistan | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 259,299,791 5th of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 67.8 167th of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $6,573 143rd of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.42% 100th of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 95.7% 150th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 48.2 182nd of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,596 158th of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 38 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 19 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 46 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 67 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 76 statistics
- TravelPakistan · 10 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 42 statistics
- HealthPakistan · 199 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Pakistan | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 10.28 per 100k 1st of 204 | 284.43 per 100k 198th of 204 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 13.1 tied 177th of 179 | 78.1 8th of 179 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $401 tied 2nd of 196 | $2,399 185th of 196 |
| Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 3% 152nd of 155 | 98.7% 11th of 155 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 29.5 172nd of 179 | 72.8 11th of 179 |
| Education IndexEducation Index by Country | 0.36 182nd of 192 | 0.94 tied 11th of 192 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 20.3% 129th of 140 | 0.1% tied 1st of 140 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 41.92 164th of 171 | 92.4 13th of 171 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 24.3 9th of 184 | 89.2 170th of 184 |
| Melanoma Death Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.06 per 100k tied 12th of 204 | 5.44 per 100k 192nd of 204 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.1 per 100k tied 11th of 204 | 27.9 per 100k 190th of 204 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 7.08 per 100k 22nd of 202 | 61.33 per 100k 198th of 202 |
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 29.0 157th of 177 | 71.5 3rd of 177 |
| Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.9 years tied 178th of 198 | 13.6 years tied 6th of 198 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 166th 166th of 167 | 22nd 22nd of 167 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 17.8 1st of 136 | 59.2 118th of 136 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 2.9 3rd of 136 | 30.0 120th of 136 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 15.0 5th of 136 | 65.3 122nd of 136 |
| Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 3.99 per 100k tied 14th of 204 | 223.96 per 100k 190th of 204 |
| Melanoma Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.32 per 100k 13th of 204 | 208.96 per 100k 188th of 204 |
| Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.9% tied 166th of 185 | 13.4% tied 9th of 185 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 12.4 tied 2nd of 154 | 51.9 133rd of 154 |
| Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries | 119th 118th of 132 | 7th 7th of 132 |
| Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country | $39 15th of 190 | $5,036 175th of 190 |
| Foundations & WellbeingSocial Progress Index by Country | 44.03 tied 153rd of 167 | 87.55 13th of 167 |
| Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country | 59.48 194th of 196 | 93.04 29th of 196 |
| Still Birth RateStillbirth Rates by Country | 30.9 per 1k 192nd of 193 | 2.7 per 1k tied 28th of 193 |
| World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 161st 158th of 171 | 16th 16th of 171 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $125 tied 34th of 231 | $270 227th of 231 |
| Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 32.6% 154th of 157 | 94.7% tied 24th of 157 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Pakistan or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of Pakistan on 340 of 524 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 5 ties. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Pakistan or United Kingdom?
- Pakistan has a population of 259,299,791 (5th of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do Pakistan and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do Pakistan and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does Pakistan beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 284.43 per 100k; Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost) (Cost of Living by Country): $401 vs $2,399; Price Level (US = 100) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 24.3 vs 89.2.
- Where does United Kingdom beat Pakistan most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on Environmental Health (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 78.1 vs 13.1; Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 98.7% vs 3%; Ecosystem Vitality (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 72.8 vs 29.5.
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