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Overview
Pakistan has 5.6 times the population of Argentina: 255.22 million people against 45.85 million (2025).
Argentina's economy is about 70% larger than Pakistan's, at $683.10B versus $407.31B.
Per person, Argentina is the wealthier of the two: $14,898 against $1,596 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Pakistan | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $407.31B | Higher: $683.10B | 2025 | $373.07B / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 | Higher: $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 3.7% | Higher: 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 3.5% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 12.6% / — |
| Unemployment | Lower: 5.4% | 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 24 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $95 | Higher: $811 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $133 | Higher: $297 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $3.89 | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 255.22 million | 45.85 million | 2025 | 257.05 million / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 3.50 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 40% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 57% | Higher: 90% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 881,912 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 289.4/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 180 Mt | Lower: 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.7 t | 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $10.17B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 943,000 | 103,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Argentina is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 3.7%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 3.5%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Pakistan: a price level of 24 versus 46 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Argentina: $811 against $95 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Pakistan is the far younger society: median age 20.6 versus 32.9 years.
Life expectancy is 9.7 years longer in Argentina (77.5 vs 67.8).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 40%.
Internet adoption is higher in Argentina (90% vs 57% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Pakistan is 68% smaller than Argentina: 881,912 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
Pakistan is far more densely settled: 289 people per km² against 16.
Military
Pakistan spends 2.4 times as much on defence as Argentina: $10.17B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Pakistan carries the heavier military burden: 2.7% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Pakistan fields the larger armed forces: 943,000 personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Pakistan bigger than Argentina?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Pakistan covers 881,912 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so Argentina is 3.2 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Pakistan or Argentina?
- Pakistan has the larger population: 255.22 million versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Pakistan richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Argentina is richer: $14,898 against $1,596. Total GDP tells the same story: $407.31B for Pakistan versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, Pakistan or Argentina?
- Pakistan spends more: $10.17B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).