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Overview
Pakistan has 7.0 times the population of Poland: 255.22 million people against 36.44 million (2025).
Poland's economy is 2.5 times the size of Pakistan's, at $1.04T versus $407.31B.
Per person, Poland is the wealthier of the two: $28,420 against $1,596 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Pakistan | Poland | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $407.31B | Higher: $1.04T | 2025 | $373.07B / $914.70B |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 | Higher: $28,420 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.7% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 3.5% | 3.8% | 2025 | 12.6% / 3.8% |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | Lower: 3.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 24 | 52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $95 | Higher: $2,302 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $133 | Higher: $1,241 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $3.89 | $6.22 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 255.22 million | 36.44 million | 2025 | 257.05 million / 38.75 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 3.50 | 1.31 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | Higher: 78.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 40% | 60% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 57% | Higher: 89% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 881,912 km² | 312,679 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 289.4/km² | 116.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 180 Mt | 273 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.7 t | 7.1 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $10.17B | $38.00B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 943,000 | 189,000 | 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
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (3.7% for Pakistan, 3.6% for Poland).
Inflation is comparable in both: 3.5% in Pakistan and 3.8% in Poland.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Pakistan: a price level of 24 versus 52 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Poland: $2,302 against $95 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Pakistan is the far younger society: median age 20.6 versus 42.5 years.
Life expectancy is 10.6 years longer in Poland (78.4 vs 67.8).
Poland is considerably more urbanized: 60% of people live in cities, against 40%.
Internet adoption is higher in Poland (89% vs 57% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Pakistan is 2.8 times the size of Poland: 881,912 km² versus 312,679 km².
Pakistan is far more densely settled: 289 people per km² against 117.
Military
Poland spends 3.7 times as much on defence as Pakistan: $38.00B versus $10.17B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Poland carries the heavier military burden: 4.2% of GDP versus 2.7%.
Pakistan fields the larger armed forces: 943,000 personnel against 189,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Pakistan bigger than Poland?
- Pakistan is larger by land area. Pakistan covers 881,912 km² while Poland covers 312,679 km², so Pakistan is 2.8 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Pakistan or Poland?
- Pakistan has the larger population: 255.22 million versus 36.44 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Pakistan richer than Poland?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Poland is richer: $28,420 against $1,596. Total GDP tells the same story: $407.31B for Pakistan versus $1.04T for Poland.
- Who spends more on their military, Pakistan or Poland?
- Poland spends more: $38.00B versus $10.17B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).