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Overview
Pakistan has 28 times the population of Austria: 255.22 million people against 9.21 million (2025).
Austria's economy is about 40% larger than Pakistan's, at $579.47B versus $407.31B.
Per person, Austria is the wealthier of the two: $62,930 against $1,596 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Pakistan | Austria | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $407.31B | Higher: $579.47B | 2025 | $373.07B / $521.64B |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 | Higher: $62,930 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.7% | 0.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 3.5% | Lower: 3.5% | 2025 | 12.6% / 2.9% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 5.4% | 5.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 24 | 82 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $95 | Higher: $6,155 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $133 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $3.89 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 255.22 million | 9.21 million | 2025 | 257.05 million / 9.17 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 3.50 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | Higher: 82.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 40% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 57% | Higher: 92% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 881,912 km² | 83,871 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 289.4/km² | 109.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 180 Mt | Lower: 56 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.7 t | 6.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $10.17B | $5.26B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 943,000 | 23,000 | 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
Pakistan is growing much faster: 3.7% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 3.5% in Pakistan and 3.5% in Austria.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Pakistan: a price level of 24 versus 82 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Austria: $6,155 against $95 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Pakistan is the far younger society: median age 20.6 versus 43.6 years.
Life expectancy is 14.2 years longer in Austria (82.0 vs 67.8).
Austria is considerably more urbanized: 70% of people live in cities, against 40%.
Internet adoption is higher in Austria (92% vs 57% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Pakistan is 11 times the size of Austria: 881,912 km² versus 83,871 km².
Pakistan is far more densely settled: 289 people per km² against 110.
Military
Pakistan spends about 95% more on defence than Austria: $10.17B versus $5.26B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Pakistan carries the heavier military burden: 2.7% of GDP versus 1.0%.
Pakistan fields the larger armed forces: 943,000 personnel against 23,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Pakistan bigger than Austria?
- Pakistan is larger by land area. Pakistan covers 881,912 km² while Austria covers 83,871 km², so Pakistan is 11 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Pakistan or Austria?
- Pakistan has the larger population: 255.22 million versus 9.21 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Pakistan richer than Austria?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Austria is richer: $62,930 against $1,596. Total GDP tells the same story: $407.31B for Pakistan versus $579.47B for Austria.
- Who spends more on their military, Pakistan or Austria?
- Pakistan spends more: $10.17B versus $5.26B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).