Pakistan vs United States
United States comes out ahead of Pakistan on 329 of 518 statistics where one end is better, to 186 with 3 ties. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Population and Politics & Government and 7 more categories.
518 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 3 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 186
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 329
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Pakistan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 259,299,791 5th of 235 | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 67.8 167th of 215 | 78.9 60th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $6,573 143rd of 184 | $90,027 10th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.42% 100th of 181 | 4.2% 70th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 95.7% 150th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 48.2 182nd of 195 | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,596 158th of 185 | $90,027 7th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 38 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
- LawUnited States · 8 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 46 statistics
- TravelPakistan · 9 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 76 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 68 statistics
- HealthPakistan · 191 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited States · 43 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Pakistan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 10.28 per 100k 1st of 204 | 324.27 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $401 tied 2nd of 196 | $2,522 188th of 196 |
| Ecological Footprint per PersonEcological Footprint by Country | 0.7 ha/capita tied 5th of 126 | 7.1 ha/capita 123rd of 126 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 24.3 9th of 184 | 100.0 179th of 184 |
| Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 3.99 per 100k tied 14th of 204 | 571.42 per 100k 203rd of 204 |
| Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country | $39 15th of 190 | $12,434 190th of 190 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 2.9 3rd of 136 | 40.9 127th of 136 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 17.8 1st of 136 | 64.9 124th of 136 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 2.97 per 100k 18th of 204 | 1,813.1 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 15.0 5th of 136 | 69.3 127th of 136 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 45 17th of 219 | 542 214th of 219 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 2.96 per 100k 19th of 204 | 1,539.44 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.9 years tied 178th of 198 | 14.0 years tied 1st of 198 |
| Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $13,553 145th of 158 | $400,000 4th of 158 |
| Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 224 per 100k 18th of 204 | 1,950 per 100k 200th of 204 |
| Melanoma Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.32 per 100k 13th of 204 | 229.36 per 100k 195th of 204 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.1 per 100k tied 11th of 204 | 29.2 per 100k 193rd of 204 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 28.0% 198th of 198 | 99.0% tied 21st of 198 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 13.1 tied 177th of 179 | 72.3 tied 18th of 179 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 18.27 Mbps 146th of 156 | 302.68 Mbps 8th of 156 |
| Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 0.23% 20th of 204 | 2.03% 200th of 204 |
| Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country | 5.23 per 10k 183rd of 195 | 123.9 per 10k 12th of 195 |
| Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.9% tied 166th of 185 | 13.7% 5th of 185 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 2.94 per 100k 24th of 204 | 1,270.49 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 12.4 tied 2nd of 154 | 56.3 136th of 154 |
| Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country | 3,749 per 100k 8th of 204 | 14,290 per 100k 185th of 204 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurses per Capita by Country | 0.5 per 1k tied 175th of 192 | 12.5 per 1k 10th of 192 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 7.08 per 100k 22nd of 202 | 60.55 per 100k 196th of 202 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 4.69 per 10k 177th of 193 | 124.7 per 10k 11th of 193 |
| GDI Female Est. GNI per CapitaGender Development Index by Country | $2,173 INT$ at 2021 PPP 165th of 183 | $60,085 INT$ at 2021 PPP 8th of 183 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Pakistan or United States?
- United States comes out ahead of Pakistan on 329 of 518 statistics where one end is better, to 186 with 3 ties. Pakistan leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Population and Politics & Government 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 States?
- Pakistan has a population of 259,299,791 (5th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
- How do Pakistan and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do Pakistan and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does Pakistan beat United States most clearly?
- Pakistan ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.28 per 100k vs 324.27 per 100k; Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost) (Cost of Living by Country): $401 vs $2,522; Ecological Footprint per Person (Ecological Footprint by Country): 0.7 ha/capita vs 7.1 ha/capita.
- Where does United States beat Pakistan most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Women's Education (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 14.0 years vs 3.9 years; Head of Government Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $400,000 vs $13,553; Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 99.0% vs 28.0%.
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