India vs Pakistan: What the Numbers Mean

India has a population of 1,476,630,000 and is growing at 0.81% per year.Pakistan has a population of 259,300,000 and is growing at 1.98% per year. The difference between them is 1,217,330,000 people, with India in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. India has a density of 1477 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Pakistan has a density of 259 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.