China vs Pakistan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 5.4 times as many people as Pakistan (1.40 billion vs 259 million in 2026). China is 12.2 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in China ($13,862 vs $1,596). People live longer on average in China (78.0 vs 67.8 years).
| China | Pakistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,403,496,576 | 259,299,791 |
| Yearly population change | −0.22% | +1.60% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.24 billion | 372 million |
| Land area | 9,388,210 km² | 770,880 km² |
| Density | 149/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $19.50 trillion (2025) | $407 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,862 (2025) | $1,596 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 78.0 years | 67.8 years |
| Births per woman | 1.01 | 3.55 |
| Urban population | 66% | 40% |
| Capital | Beijing | Islamabad |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Calling code | +86 | +92 |
Share of world population: China 16.94%, Pakistan 3.13%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, China or Pakistan?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 259 million in Pakistan (2026).
Is China bigger than Pakistan?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 770,880 km².
Which economy is bigger, China or Pakistan?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $407 billion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).