Pakistan vs Ukraine
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Pakistan has 6.6 times as many people as Ukraine (259 million vs 39.5 million in 2026). Pakistan is 1.3 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Ukraine ($5,866 vs $1,596). People live longer on average in Ukraine (74.7 vs 67.8 years).
| Pakistan | Ukraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 259,299,791 | 39,535,849 |
| Yearly population change | +1.60% | +1.43% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 372 million | 32.0 million |
| Land area | 770,880 km² | 579,400 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 68/km² |
| GDP | $407 billion (2025) | $214 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 (2025) | $5,866 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 74.7 years |
| Births per woman | 3.55 | 0.99 |
| Urban population | 40% | 70% |
| Capital | Islamabad | Kyiv |
| Currency | Pakistani rupee (PKR) | hryvnia (UAH) |
| Calling code | +92 | +380 |
Share of world population: Pakistan 3.13%, Ukraine 0.48%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Pakistan or Ukraine?
Pakistan: about 259 million people versus 39.5 million in Ukraine (2026).
Is Pakistan bigger than Ukraine?
By land area, Pakistan is larger: 770,880 km² versus 579,400 km².
Which economy is bigger, Pakistan or Ukraine?
Pakistan, with a GDP of $407 billion versus $214 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).