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Pakistan and United States

Pakistan and United States compared on 310 statistics from 61 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, Pakistan is placed 157th and United States is placed 37th of 183 countries.

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Country Index 2026 · standing

157thPakistanof 183 placed · would sit between 152nd and 159th if any one key statistic were dropped
37thUnited Statesof 183 placed · would sit between 36th and 38th if any one key statistic were dropped

A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026

At a glance

  • Population1.4×

    Pakistan: 247,504,495people

    United States: 343,477,335people

    2023 · UN DESA Population Division

  • Land area12×

    Pakistan: 770,880km²

    United States: 9,147,420km²

    2024 · FAO

  • GDP per person

    Pakistan: 5,617international $, PPP

    United States: 76,931international $, PPP

    2025 · World Bank Group

  • Life expectancy

    Pakistan: 67.65years at birth

    United States: 79.3years at birth

    2023 · UN DESA Population Division

  • Human development

    Pakistan: 0.544HDI, 0–1

    United States: 0.938HDI, 0–1

    2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office

  • Unemployment

    Pakistan: 5.42% of the labour force

    United States: 4.198% of the labour force

    2025 · ILO

The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.

01The answer first

In short

United States’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: Pakistan 5,617 and United States 76,931 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).

United States has 1.4 times as many people, and 12 times the land area.

Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on ecological footprint (0.722 and 7.053, Global Footprint Network 2025), mean years of schooling (4.317 and 13.91, UNDP Human Development Report Office 2023) and gender Social Norms Index (99.89 and 50.22, UNDP Human Development Report Office 2022). They are closest on digitally-deliverable services exports (63.58 and 65.92, UNCTAD 2024), government disinformation (-0.671 and -0.664, V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg 2025) and coal power (13.38 and 14.85, Ember 2024).

For 42 of the 310 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.

Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.

02Country Index 2026

Subject by subject in the Country Index

Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.

The full index
  1. Governance & Institutions136th · joint 25th of 194
  2. Economy & Innovation159th · 28th of 176
  3. Work & Labour136th · 14th of 182
  4. Education & Knowledgejoint 176th · 60th of 198
  5. Health & Wellbeing170th · 32nd of 200
  6. Development & Human Capital154th · 46th of 196
  7. Environment & Sustainability86th · 171st of 186
  8. Gender & Equality171st · joint 43rd of 183
  9. Democracy & Civil Libertiesjoint 145th · 68th of 198
  10. Peace & Security168th · 136th of 177
  11. Risk & Resilience189th · 72nd of 193
  12. Mobility & Trade107th · 7th of 177
  13. Food & Agriculture147th · 12th of 184
  14. Poverty & Inequality93rd · 79th of 159
  15. Energy90th · 59th of 165
  16. Digital & Technology54th · 8th of 198

Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.

03The evidence

Every statistic, subject by subject

310 statistics measure both countries; 67 more measure only Pakistan and 42 only United States. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.

All statistics

Governance & Institutions

Pakistan:136thUnited States:joint 25thof 194

Pakistan on Governance & Institutions →United States on Governance & Institutions →

Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from

  1. Corruption Perceptions Index

    Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.

    9dashed: the middle country, 3989

    Pakistan: 28136th of 181 · rank

    United States: 6429th of 181 · rank

  2. Government Effectiveness

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.

    -2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092

    Pakistan: -0.606

    United States: 1.191

  3. Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.

    0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988

    Pakistan: 0.499

    United States: 0.844

  4. Statistical Performance Indicators

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.

    27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14

    Pakistan: 68.06

    United States: 90.06

Governance & Institutions: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 26PakistanUnited States
Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better15.9202251st of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst2.7932024128th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end0.8110.391
Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better5.2202182.42023
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better0.31142nd of 192 · rank0.63220th of 192 · rank
Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better42.220181002024
Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-1.069178th of 211 · position · derived0.86546th of 211 · position · derived
Disability Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better9.520221002023
Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.11166th of 176 · position · derived0.608102nd of 176 · position · derived
Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better21.6202235th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.5912024165th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better93.3289.8
Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better1.755
Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.176116th of 176 · position · derived0.57151st of 176 · position · derived
Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.18396th of 176 · position · derived1.71722nd of 176 · position · derived
Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.6661st of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.123144th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better17.420221002023
Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better42135th of 168 · rank7819th of 168 · rank
Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.80232nd of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.06155th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end8.061202095th of 135 · position · derived12.88201876th of 135 · position · derived
Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-0.918176th of 209 · position · derived1.00632nd of 209 · position · derived
Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.336154th of 176 · position · derived1.22352nd of 176 · position · derived
Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end0.24820225.7542024
State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better78.9397.46
State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better0.012120th of 166 · position · derived1.8616th of 166 · position · derived
State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.716176th of 176 · position · derived2.37733rd of 176 · position · derived
Trade Union DensityILO · years differ · Higher is better4.7292016129th of 139 · position · derived10.292020100th of 139 · position · derived
Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better-1.128161st of 206 · position · derived0.64559th of 206 · position · derived

Measured for Pakistan only: Business Ready: Operational Efficiency · Business Ready: Public Services · Business Ready: Regulatory Framework · Country Policy and Institutional Assessment · Debt Service on External Debt · External Debt Stocks (% of GNI) · General Government Consumption

Measured for United States only: Labour Inspectors per 10,000 Employed Persons · Public Sector Wage Bill

Economy & Innovation

Pakistan:159thUnited States:28thof 176

Pakistan on Economy & Innovation →United States on Economy & Innovation →

Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from

  1. Account Ownership at a Financial Institution

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.

    14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85

    Pakistan: 27.3

    United States: 97.02

  2. Economic Complexity Index

    Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.

    -3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729

    Pakistan: -0.23389th of 145 · rank

    United States: 1.12218th of 145 · rank

  3. Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.

    2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52

    Pakistan: 2.1132022

    United States: 33.872024

  4. GDP per Capita (PPP)

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.

    1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593

    Pakistan: 5,617

    United States: 76,931

Economy & Innovation: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 40PakistanUnited States
Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better6,022123rd of 173 · position · derived52,6541st of 173 · position · derived
Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better6.12771st of 118 · position · derived4.30580th of 118 · position · derived
Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end28.5735.25
Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end0.2651.372
Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better10,770135th of 150 · position · derived751,6328th of 150 · position · derived
Container Port TrafficUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end3,338,00041st of 103 · position · derived59,707,4902nd of 103 · position · derived
Creative Goods ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end2.7932.259
Creative Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end19.8525.54
Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better104.13109th of 195 · position · derived92.96165th of 195 · position · derived
Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end0.2030.106
Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better44.61202280th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst22.942024145th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better19.6420226.8872024
Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better122.4339th of 195 · position · derived100.86130th of 195 · position · derived
Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end0.4530.901
Foreign Value Added Share of Gross ExportsOECD · 2022 · No better end9.6098.313
Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better0.328121st of 170 · position · derived11st of 170 · position · derived
GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better3.69882nd of 186 · position · derived2.161128th of 186 · position · derived
Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID)Frederick Solt, University of Iowa · 2023 · Lower is better34.537th of 79 · position · derived · 1 = worst39.220th of 79 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better22.0699th of 139 · rank61.693rd of 139 · rank
Gross Savings (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2024 · No better end13.83119th of 146 · position · derived16.6108th of 146 · position · derived
Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better5,532115th of 166 · position · derived58,4878th of 166 · position · derived
ICT Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better44.613rd of 118 · position · derived6.89568th of 118 · position · derived
Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end4.2832.801
Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better31.637.953
Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better125.337th of 194 · position · derived110.5581st of 194 · position · derived
Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better38.092022159th of 169 · position · derived63.68202417th of 169 · position · derived
Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · No better end1,30545,645
Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end0.2011.067
Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better33157th of 195 · position · derived70.492nd of 195 · position · derived
Research and Development SpendingUIS · 2023 · Higher is better0.16470th of 84 · position · derived3.4475th of 84 · position · derived
Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better473.72202385th of 145 · position · derived4,937202224th of 145 · position · derived
Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end66,422700,214
Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end2.2224.024
Statutory Corporate Income Tax RateOECD · 2026 · No better end2925.53
Statutory Minimum WageILO · 2024 · No better end570.451,257
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All ProductsWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end7.611.49
Tax Revenue (% of GDP)OECD · 2024 · No better end12.2825.62
Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end152.2108.14
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end1.436103rd of 180 · position · derived1.28106th of 180 · position · derived
Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better1.9449.26

Measured for Pakistan only: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP) · Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · GNI per Capita (PPP) · Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · Household Consumption · Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP) · Interest Payments on External Debt · Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) · New Business Density · Trade (% of GDP)

Measured for United States only: Average Monthly Earnings of Employees · Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · Income Share Held by Richest 10% · Palma Ratio · Total Factor Productivity Level

Work & Labour

Pakistan:136thUnited States:14thof 182

Pakistan on Work & Labour →United States on Work & Labour →

Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from

  1. Employment-to-Population Ratio

    ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.

    21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9

    Pakistan: 49.5

    United States: 59.11

  2. Labour Income Share

    ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9.691 to 75.13; the middle country is at 46.23.

    9.691dashed: the middle country, 46.2375.13

    Pakistan: 49.83

    United States: 55.81

  3. Unemployment Rate

    ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.

    0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2

    Pakistan: 5.42

    United States: 4.198

  4. Vulnerable Employment

    ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.

    0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22

    Pakistan: 55.51

    United States: 3.81

Work & Labour: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 17PakistanUnited States
Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end47.639th of 182 · position · derived36.27122nd of 182 · position · derived
Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better4.833.83
Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end36.2343rd of 182 · position · derived1.525165th of 182 · position · derived
Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end25.2641st of 182 · position · derived18.9190th of 182 · position · derived
Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end38.51154th of 182 · position · derived79.5623rd of 182 · position · derived
Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better2.8202187.22023
Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better24.05169th of 182 · position · derived56.3474th of 182 · position · derived
Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better5.9202240.762024
GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better17,800130th of 168 · position · derived156,9839th of 168 · position · derived
Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better7,109123rd of 151 · position · derived503,3504th of 151 · position · derived
Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better52.34147th of 182 · position · derived61.791st of 182 · position · derived
Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better7.16143rd of 182 · position · derived81.812th of 182 · position · derived
Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better1120
Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better00
Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end5749th of 182 · position · derived6.074175th of 182 · position · derived
Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better0202250.52021
Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better9.594115th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst9.34120th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Measured for Pakistan only: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per Worker · Informal Employment Rate · Working Poverty Rate

Measured for United States only: Composite Rate of Labour Underutilisation (LU4) · Fatal Occupational Injuries · Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · Gini Index of Monthly Earnings · Low Pay Rate · Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training

Education & Knowledge

Pakistan:joint 176thUnited States:60thof 198

Pakistan on Education & Knowledge →United States on Education & Knowledge →

Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from

  1. Government Spending on Education

    UIS · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.

    0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39

    Pakistan: 1.947

    United States: no reading in this edition

  2. Out-of-School Rate, Primary

    UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.

    0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6

    Pakistan: 17.932024

    United States: 3.9822022

  3. Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary

    UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.

    3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100

    Pakistan: 50.912024

    United States: 86.512022

  4. Upper Secondary Completion Rate

    UIS · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.

    2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27

    Pakistan: 38.95

    United States: 93.5

Education & Knowledge: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 14PakistanUnited States
Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.268132nd of 176 · position · derived0.397117th of 176 · position · derived
Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better7.895187th of 195 · position · derived15.9247th of 195 · position · derived
Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better338.66160th of 172 · position · derived511.824th of 172 · position · derived
Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better0.557201319th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.413201594th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Learning PovertyWorld Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · years differ · Lower is better79.54201923rd of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst9.692202195th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better5.079144th of 172 · position · derived10.5634th of 172 · position · derived
Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better55.89121st of 164 · position · derived99.0318th of 164 · position · derived
Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better4.317177th of 193 · position · derived13.913rd of 193 · position · derived
Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of PrimaryUIS · 2023 · Higher is better17.167.84
Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of PrimaryUIS · years differ · Higher is better24.19202394.512021
Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of BirthNobel Prize Outreach · 2025 · No better end3296
Outbound Mobility Ratio, TertiaryUIS · 2023 · No better end4.1770.655
Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better59.46151st of 165 · position · derived99.996th of 165 · position · derived
Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary CompletionUIS · years differ · Closer to 1 is better0.15520180.9942019

Measured for Pakistan only: Adult Literacy Rate · Female Share of Researchers · Gender Parity Index, Tertiary Enrolment · Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary Age · Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · Primary Schools with Electricity · Primary Schools with Internet for Teaching · Qualified Teachers in Primary Education · School Life Expectancy · Secondary School Enrolment · Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · Youth Literacy Rate

Measured for United States only: Bachelor's or Higher Attainment · Female Share of STEM Graduates · Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Lower Secondary · Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of Lower Secondary · PISA Mathematics Performance · PISA Reading Performance · PISA Science Performance · Share of Graduates from ICT Programmes · Trust in Scientists · Upper Secondary Attainment

Health & Wellbeing

Pakistan:170thUnited States:32ndof 200

Pakistan on Health & Wellbeing →United States on Health & Wellbeing →

Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from

  1. Life Expectancy at Birth

    UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.

    54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37

    Pakistan: 67.65

    United States: 79.3

  2. Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity

    FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.

    0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1

    Pakistan: 10.1

    United States: 1

  3. Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five

    UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.

    0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8

    Pakistan: 37.632018

    United States: 3.82022

  4. Under-Five Mortality Rate

    UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.

    1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65

    Pakistan: 55.96

    United States: 6.472

Health & Wellbeing: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 34PakistanUnited States
Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better41.0983rd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst13.14148th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better166.4276th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst107.7133rd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better87.4735th of 144 · position · derived72.0997th of 144 · position · derived
Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four VisitsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better52.42019131st of 153 · position · derived96.62011too old to compare14th of 153 · position · derived
Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · years differ · No better end23.1201931.12007too old to compare
Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end4.46920154.4672016
Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better0.310.17
Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end2660.4
Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end3.942.86
Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better123.6812.49
Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better54145th of 196 · position · derived80.149th of 196 · position · derived
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six MonthsUNICEF · 2018 · Higher is better47.8450th of 136 · position · derived25.8108th of 136 · position · derived
Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end1.3521.94
Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better24.05169.2
Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better0.536145th of 172 · rank0.16945th of 172 · rank
HPV Vaccination Coverage, GirlsWUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better4051
Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better0.406142nd of 172 · position · derived0.70235th of 172 · position · derived
Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better8694
Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better8492
Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better48.2114th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst5.482146th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better13.8180th of 222 · position · derived2043rd of 222 · position · derived
Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end21.24122.06
Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end19.952.8
Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better5.77152nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst1.487149th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better36.13rd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst3.652148th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better2.07152nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst9.69440th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end0.85126th of 178 · position · derived2.7873rd of 178 · position · derived
PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better51.14th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst8.6162nd of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food InsecurityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better22.966th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst10.788th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better16.534th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst2.5104th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better4624
Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better27.559th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst2.681173rd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better30.43129.06
Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better7.091201839th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.12022163rd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Measured for Pakistan only: Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of Pneumonia · Early Initiation of Breastfeeding · Global Multidimensional Poverty Index · Global Report on Food Crises · INFORM Severity Index · Institutional Deliveries · Malaria Incidence (P. falciparum) · Malaria Incidence (P. vivax) · Malaria Mortality (P. falciparum) · Minimum Dietary Diversity, Children Aged 6–23 Months · Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with Diarrhoea · Postnatal Care for Newborns Within Two Days · Severe Child Food Poverty, Children Aged 6–23 Months

Measured for United States only: Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry On · Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic · Low Birthweight Prevalence

Development & Human Capital

Pakistan:154thUnited States:46thof 196

Pakistan on Development & Human Capital →United States on Development & Human Capital →

Key statistics · the 3 the Development & Human Capital standing is built from

  1. Human Development Index

    UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.

    0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972

    Pakistan: 0.544168th of 193 · rank

    United States: 0.93817th of 193 · rank

  2. Maternal Mortality Ratio

    MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.

    0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83

    Pakistan: 155.03

    United States: 16.63

  3. Social Protection Coverage

    ILO · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 209 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 52.1.

    0dashed: the middle country, 52.1100

    Pakistan: 20.22022

    United States: 78.82023

Development & Human Capital: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 8PakistanUnited States
Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better95.7100
Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better94100
Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better32.5833rd of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst10.7120th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better0.838173rd of 184 · position · derived1.00933rd of 184 · position · derived
Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better0.364138th of 169 · position · derived0.83229th of 169 · position · derived
Multidimensional Poverty MeasureWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better27.1347th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst1.276110th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better0.529130th of 156 · position · derived0.68673rd of 156 · position · derived
Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better22.321.02

Measured for Pakistan only: Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour Benefits · Child Marriage · Net Official Development Assistance Received

Measured for United States only: Official Development Assistance Given (% of GNI) · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $4.20 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · Poverty Severity (Squared Poverty Gap) at $3.00 a Day · Prosperity Gap

Environment & Sustainability

Pakistan:86thUnited States:171stof 186

Pakistan on Environment & Sustainability →United States on Environment & Sustainability →

Key statistics · the 4 the Environment & Sustainability standing is built from

  1. CO₂ Emissions per Capita

    Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.

    0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27

    Pakistan: 0.716

    United States: 14.2

  2. Ecological Footprint

    Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.

    0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73

    Pakistan: 0.722

    United States: 7.053

  3. Organic Agricultural Area

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38

    Pakistan: 0.24

    United States: 0.76

  4. Water Stress

    FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.

    0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851

    Pakistan: 98.12

    United States: 24.54

Environment & Sustainability: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 33PakistanUnited States
Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end236,9406th of 193 · position · derived501,6314th of 193 · position · derived
Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better2.7446th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.97141st of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Agricultural Irrigated LandFAO · 2023 · No better end54.173rd of 121 · position · derived5.10152nd of 121 · position · derived
Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end46.6971st of 209 · position · derived46.0874th of 209 · position · derived
Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better0.5-0.04
Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end0.12295th of 206 · position · derived0.4517th of 206 · position · derived
Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better3.7912.604
Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end443,1842,560,985
Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better7.714th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst580th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst
Coal Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Lower is better13.3814.85
Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end60.071,482
Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end129.9735.6
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better2.224.16
Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end160.2653rd of 188 · position · derived127.869th of 188 · position · derived
Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end711,0834,220,467
Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end4.672179th of 210 · position · derived33.8796th of 210 · position · derived
Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end14,636,12011th of 179 · position · derived55,537,6733rd of 179 · position · derived
Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end2.3417th of 188 · position · derived0.31133rd of 188 · position · derived
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Higher is better56.4763rd of 162 · position · derived41.8779th of 162 · position · derived
Mangrove AreaGlobal Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · 2025 · No better end82,853252,545
Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end9,19829,362
Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better0.552022152nd of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst2.178201818th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst
ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better39.27147th of 190 · rank65.7517th of 190 · rank
Operating Coal Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end8,348184,448
Operating Wind Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end1,941157,594
Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end0.4491.98
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better225.69165th of 181 · position · derived8,43754th of 181 · position · derived
Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end1.395176.68
Solar Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end13.136.918
Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end1.5811.758
Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end112.151,573,245
Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end93.9814th of 171 · position · derived39.66109th of 171 · position · derived
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · Higher is better15.2317.21

Measured for Pakistan only: Environmentally Related Tax Revenue

Measured for United States only: Forest Area within Legally Established Protected Areas · Tropical Moist Forest Deforestation

Gender & Equality

Pakistan:171stUnited States:joint 43rdof 183

Pakistan on Gender & Equality →United States on Gender & Equality →

Key statistics · the 4 the Gender & Equality standing is built from

  1. Firms with a Female Top Manager

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.

    1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9

    Pakistan: 3.4012022

    United States: 23.212024

  2. Social Institutions and Gender Index

    OECD · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.

    6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4

    Pakistan: 59.7

    United States: 19.1

  3. Women, Business and the Law

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.

    3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100

    Pakistan: 58.75

    United States: 91.25

  4. Women's Political Empowerment Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.

    0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954

    Pakistan: 0.524

    United States: 0.829

Gender & Equality: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 8PakistanUnited States
Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better11.91139th of 139 · position · derived97.1125th of 139 · position · derived
Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end11.92201750.192020
Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better4.9412022176th of 181 · position · derived31.322024106th of 181 · position · derived
Gender Social Norms IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2022 · Lower is better99.892nd of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst50.2282nd of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Global Gender Parity IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better0.4280.787
Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end22.7201827.52010
Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end105.5104.9
Women's Empowerment IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better0.3370.752

Measured for Pakistan only: Legal Guarantees of Women's Equal Rights to Land · Women Who Think a Husband Is Justified in Hitting or Beating His Wife · Women's Share of Agricultural Landowners

Democracy & Civil Liberties

Pakistan:joint 145thUnited States:68thof 198

Pakistan on Democracy & Civil Liberties →United States on Democracy & Civil Liberties →

Key statistics · the 4 the Democracy & Civil Liberties standing is built from

  1. Civic Space Ratings

    CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.

    2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100

    Pakistan: 24.4

    United States: 56.4

  2. Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index

    EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.

    12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61

    Pakistan: 47.76

    United States: 53.79

  3. Rule of Law

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.

    -2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012

    Pakistan: -1.067

    United States: 0.791

  4. V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.

    0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913

    Pakistan: 0.302

    United States: 0.735

Democracy & Civil Liberties: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 15PakistanUnited States
Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.182125th of 176 · position · derived0.48158th of 176 · position · derived
Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.123149th of 176 · position · derived0.47257th of 176 · position · derived
Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better0.55158th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.194129th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.559115th of 176 · position · derived0.72984th of 176 · position · derived
Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.835106th of 176 · position · derived1.59468th of 176 · position · derived
Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.05111th of 172 · position · derived0.42893rd of 172 · position · derived
Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.738151st of 176 · position · derived0.953109th of 176 · position · derived
Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.164114th of 176 · position · derived0.87572nd of 176 · position · derived
Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.671114th of 176 · position · derived-0.664112th of 176 · position · derived
Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-1.467160th of 176 · position · derived1.02588th of 176 · position · derived
Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better-0.544120th of 176 · position · derived1.05764th of 176 · position · derived
Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end0.8542.481
Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.30
Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better0.192116th of 176 · position · derived0.5136th of 176 · position · derived
Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better0.98660th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst2.316th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst

Peace & Security

Pakistan:168thUnited States:136thof 177

Pakistan on Peace & Security →United States on Peace & Security →

Key statistics · the 4 the Peace & Security standing is built from

  1. Global Militarisation Index

    BICC · 2023 · Lower is better

    Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.

    3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09

    Pakistan: 132.9945th of 149 · rank

    United States: 153.2928th of 149 · rank

  2. Physical Violence Index

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.

    0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989

    Pakistan: 0.364

    United States: 0.789

  3. Political Stability and Absence of Violence

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.

    -2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563

    Pakistan: -1.951

    United States: -0.302

  4. Political Violence by Non-State Actors

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.

    -3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375

    Pakistan: 1.616

    United States: 0.752

Peace & Security: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 6PakistanUnited States
Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end2.50.2
Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better3420
Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better100
Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better3,33112th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst059th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better3,0960
Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end90,4973,667

Measured for Pakistan only: Armed Forces Personnel (% of population)

Risk & Resilience

Pakistan:189thUnited States:72ndof 193

Pakistan on Risk & Resilience →United States on Risk & Resilience →

Key statistics · the 4 the Risk & Resilience standing is built from

  1. Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

    Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.

    16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69

    Pakistan: 33.212024

    United States: 76.112021

  2. Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)

    Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.

    0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655

    Pakistan: 0.525151st of 190 · rank

    United States: 0.31713th of 190 · rank

  3. INFORM Risk Index

    European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.

    0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5

    Pakistan: 6.6

    United States: 3.2

  4. World Risk Index

    Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better

    Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.

    0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56

    Pakistan: 26.82

    United States: 23.09

Risk & Resilience: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 7PakistanUnited States
Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end119,5023,718,945
Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better3.3617th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst1.974112th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst
Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better3.2332022131st of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst7.4132024100th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better5413
Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end1,159,038457,647
Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better3.26150th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst0.834141st of 163 · rank · 1 = worst
World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better4163

Measured for Pakistan only: Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe Weather · Stateless Persons by Country of Residence

Mobility & Trade

Pakistan:107thUnited States:7thof 177

Pakistan on Mobility & Trade →United States on Mobility & Trade →

Key statistics · the 4 the Mobility & Trade standing is built from

  1. Container Import Dwell Time

    World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.

    1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6

    Pakistan: 6.1

    United States: 3.4

  2. ICT Goods Exports

    UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45

    Pakistan: 0.06

    United States: 9.05

  3. Liner Shipping Connectivity Index

    UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.

    4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313

    Pakistan: 150.935th of 177 · rank

    United States: 514.975th of 177 · rank

  4. Logistics Performance Index

    World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.

    1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3

    Pakistan: no reading in this edition

    United States: 3.817th of 139 · rank

Mobility & Trade: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 7PakistanUnited States
Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better18.5920224th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst8.225202442nd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end-9.9-20.3
Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better0.30834th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst0.061115th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst
EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end6,915,0573,186,999
International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end4,175,95852,375,047
International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end1.66215.16
Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end-6.5443.851

Measured for Pakistan only: Cost of Sending Remittances

Measured for United States only: FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index

Food & Agriculture

Pakistan:147thUnited States:12thof 184

Pakistan on Food & Agriculture →United States on Food & Agriculture →

Key statistics · the 4 the Food & Agriculture standing is built from

  1. Agriculture Orientation Index

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.

    0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38

    Pakistan: 0.13

    United States: 0.37

  2. Cereal Yield

    FAO · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.

    23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147

    Pakistan: 3,634

    United States: 8,330

  3. Dietary Energy Supply

    FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.

    1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962

    Pakistan: 2,530

    United States: 3,962

  4. Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.

    1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57

    Pakistan: 2.29

    United States: 4

Poverty & Inequality

Pakistan:93rdUnited States:79thof 159

Pakistan on Poverty & Inequality →United States on Poverty & Inequality →

Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from

  1. Gini Index

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.

    23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07

    Pakistan: 29.592018

    United States: 41.822023

  2. Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day

    World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

    Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.

    0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69

    Pakistan: 2.692018

    United States: 0.952023

  3. Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.

    0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9

    Pakistan: 63

    United States: 4.5

Measured for Pakistan only: Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Lines

Measured for United States only: Income Growth of the Poorest 40% · Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · Societal Poverty Rate

Money & Public Finance

No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.

Money & Public Finance: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Measured · 2PakistanUnited States
Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end5.518202219.52024
Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better21.69202273.752024

Measured for Pakistan only: Made or Received a Digital Payment · Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile Money · Short-Term Share of External Debt

Energy

Pakistan:90thUnited States:59thof 165

Pakistan on Energy →United States on Energy →

Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from

  1. Carbon Intensity of Electricity

    Ember · 2024 · Lower is better

    Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.

    23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306

    Pakistan: 334.42

    United States: 383.81

  2. Renewable Share of Electricity Generation

    Ember · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.

    0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100

    Pakistan: 41.13

    United States: 24.06

  3. World Energy Trilemma Index

    World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better

    Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.

    27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2

    Pakistan: 45.584th of 99 · rank

    United States: 78.910th of 99 · rank

Energy: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 13PakistanUnited States
Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end57.5213,586
Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better24.17202298th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst7.7162024152nd of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better44.35202220.532024
Gas Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end27.9942.59
Hydro Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end25.45.398
Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end24.131,069
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)Ember · 2024 · No better end0.3320.315
Nuclear Share of Electricity GenerationEmber · 2024 · No better end15.3417.81
Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end4.7134.358
Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end11.64278.47
Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end1.622103.55
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better47.5981.64
RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better23.0374.8

Measured for Pakistan only: RISE Clean Cooking Policy Score · RISE Electricity Access Policy Score

Digital & Technology

Pakistan:54thUnited States:8thof 198

Pakistan on Digital & Technology →United States on Digital & Technology →

Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from

  1. Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports

    UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

    Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.

    0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15

    Pakistan: 63.58

    United States: 65.92

  2. Government AI Readiness Index

    Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.

    12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36

    Pakistan: 45.3881st of 195 · rank

    United States: 88.361st of 195 · rank

  3. Government Cyber Security Capacity

    V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.

    -2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715

    Pakistan: 0.743

    United States: 2.555

  4. GovTech Maturity Index

    World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

    Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.

    0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997

    Pakistan: 0.679

    United States: 0.771

Digital & Technology: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Also measured · 10PakistanUnited States
AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better11.933
Anthropic AI Usage IndexAnthropic · 2026 · No better end0.313.87
Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better14.842022136th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst24.682024111th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst
Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better48.752022123rd of 181 · position · derived89.61202421st of 181 · position · derived
GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end2,497,49632,410,529
GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end2,870,83740,768,192
GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end5,148,99877,284,974
Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better35.68125th of 140 · position · derived97.816th of 140 · position · derived
Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better62.94132nd of 140 · position · derived98.0115th of 140 · position · derived
Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better32.41125th of 140 · position · derived92.649th of 140 · position · derived

People & Population

No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.

People & Population: statistics measuring both Pakistan and United States
Measured · 16PakistanUnited States
Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end6.82013too old to compare2.492020
Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end27.8110.65
Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end6.4668.663
Historical Index of Ethnic FractionalizationLenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · 2013 · No better end0.7480.527
Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end28.8829.9
Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end20.2938.02
One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end2.212017282020
Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end4.19617.43
Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end321.0737.55
Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end1.480.584
Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end46.6934.97
Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end37.0417.59
Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end103.25100.99
Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end70.1753.91
Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end3.6051.624
Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end39.5380.19

04Over time

How the two have moved

Pakistan solid, United States dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.

GDP per person

international $, PPP · World Bank Group

020,00040,00060,000200020132025Pakistan: 5,617 in 2025United States: 76,931 in 2025
Pakistan, 2025
5,617
United States, 2025
76,931

United States’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.

Life expectancy at birth

years at birth · UN DESA Population Division

0204060200020122023Pakistan: 67.65 in 2023United States: 79.3 in 2023
Pakistan, 2023
67.65
United States, 2023
79.3

United States’s life expectancy was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.

Population

people · UN DESA Population Division

0100,000,000200,000,000300,000,000200020122023Pakistan: 247,504,495 in 2023United States: 343,477,335 in 2023
Pakistan, 2023
247,504,495
United States, 2023
343,477,335

United States’s population was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.

Human Development Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office

50th100th150th200020122023Pakistan: 168th of 193 in 2023United States: 17th of 193 in 2023
Pakistan, 2023
168th of 193
United States, 2023
17th of 193

Corruption Perceptions Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International

25th50th75th100th125th201220192025Pakistan: 136th of 181 in 2025United States: 29th of 181 in 2025
Pakistan, 2025
136th of 181
United States, 2025
29th of 181

Gender Inequality Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office

25th50th75th100th125th200020122023Pakistan: 145th of 172 in 2023United States: 45th of 172 in 2023
Pakistan, 2023
145th of 172
United States, 2023
45th of 172

Global Innovation Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization

20th40th60th80th202220242025Pakistan: 99th of 139 in 2025United States: 3rd of 139 in 2025
Pakistan, 2025
99th of 139
United States, 2025
3rd of 139

Economic Complexity Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University

25th50th75th100th200020122024Pakistan: 89th of 145 in 2024United States: 18th of 145 in 2024
Pakistan, 2024
89th of 145
United States, 2024
18th of 145

Government AI Readiness Index rank

The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights

25th50th75th100th202020232025Pakistan: 81st of 195 in 2025United States: 1st of 195 in 2025
Pakistan, 2025
81st of 195
United States, 2025
1st of 195

05Recorded facts

The two countries

Fact Pakistan United States
CapitalIslamabadWashington, D.C.
LanguagesEnglish, UrduCarolinian, Chamorro, English, Hawaiian, Samoan, Spanish
CurrencyPakistani rupee (PKR)United States dollar (USD)
Calling code+92+1
Internet domain.pk.us
ISO codesPK · PAKUS · USA
WhereSouthern Asia · AsiaNorthern America · Americas

No shared land border

Pakistan in black and United States in blue-grey on a map
Pakistan United StatesOutlines from Natural Earth, which draws borders as they are held on the ground. No line on this map is a statement about where a border should be.

06Keep comparing

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07Questions

Pakistan and United States: common questions

Which is bigger, Pakistan or United States?

People: Pakistan 247,504,495 and United States 343,477,335 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. United States has 1.4 times as many. Land area, in square kilometres: Pakistan 770,880 and United States 9,147,420 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). United States’s is 12 times as large.

Which has the higher GDP per person, Pakistan or United States?

United States. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: Pakistan 5,617 and United States 76,931 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.

Where are Pakistan and United States placed in the Country Index 2026?

Pakistan is placed 157th of 183, and United States is placed 37th of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.

Do Pakistan and United States share a border?

No: the two share no land border in the Natural Earth outlines.

How many statistics compare Pakistan and United States?

310 statistics from 61 publishers measure both. 67 more measure only Pakistan, and 42 only United States; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.

Why do some rows give two different years?

For 42 of the 310 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.

08Method

Sources and how to read them

Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: Pakistan and United States. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.

Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.

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The 61 publishers behind the shared statistics

Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Anthropic · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) · Ember · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Frederick Solt, University of Iowa · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Energy Monitor · Global Footprint Network · Global Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Nobel Prize Outreach · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)

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