Pakistan vs Russia
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Pakistan has 116 million more people than Russia (259 million vs 143 million in 2026). Russia is 21.2 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Russia ($17,547 vs $1,596). People live longer on average in Russia (73.4 vs 67.8 years).
| Pakistan | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 259,299,791 | 143,292,448 |
| Yearly population change | +1.60% | −0.15% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 372 million | 137 million |
| Land area | 770,880 km² | 16,376,870 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 9/km² |
| GDP | $407 billion (2025) | $2.56 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 (2025) | $17,547 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 73.4 years |
| Births per woman | 3.55 | 1.42 |
| Urban population | 40% | 75% |
| Capital | Islamabad | Moscow |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Calling code | +92 | +7 |
Share of world population: Pakistan 3.13%, Russia 1.73%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Pakistan or Russia?
Pakistan: about 259 million people versus 143 million in Russia (2026).
Is Pakistan bigger than Russia?
By land area, Russia is larger: 16,376,870 km² versus 770,880 km².
Which economy is bigger, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia, with a GDP of $2.56 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).