India vs Pakistan
India
World's most populous democracy, fastest-growing major economy
Economic scale and democratic governance
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Short Answer
India has a much larger economy ($3.7T vs $340B) and military. Both nations have nuclear weapons and share a tense history since their 1947 partition. India has the world's largest democracy; Pakistan has experienced multiple military coups.
Our Verdict
India leads in virtually every economic and military metric. Pakistan faces significant economic and political instability. Both remain nuclear-armed rivals.
India10
5Pakistan
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Key Differences at a Glance
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GDP: India wins ($3.7T vs $340B)
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Military Budget: India wins ($81B vs $7B)
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Nuclear Warheads: ~160 vs ~165
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | India | Pakistan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population(millions) | 1.44 Billion | 230 Million | +526% |
| GDP(USD) | $3.7 Trillion | $340 Billion | +988% |
| Median Age(Years) | 28.4 | — | — |
| Military Budget(USD) | $81 Billion |
Key Differences
India
Attribute
Pakistan
$3.7T🏆
GDP
$340B
$81B🏆
Military Budget
$7B
~160
Nuclear Warheads
~165
$2,600
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
