Brazil vs Pakistan
Brazil leads on 4 of 6 metrics, Pakistan on 2. Here's the full side-by-side breakdown.
Brazil vs Pakistan: the verdict
Pakistan is the more populous of the two, home to 255.22 million people — about 1.2× the population of Brazil (212.81 million).
On the economy, Brazil has the larger nominal GDP at $2.28T. But measured per person, Brazil comes out ahead on GDP per capita ($10,713), a better proxy for average living standards.
Geographically, Brazil is the larger country, spanning 8,515,767 km².
Brazil records the higher Human Development Index (0.786), reflecting stronger combined outcomes in health, education and income (source: UNDP).
Overall, Brazil leads on more headline metrics in this comparison, though "which country is better" depends entirely on which measures matter to you.
Full breakdown
Brazil
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Brazil is a federal presidential republic modelled partly on the United States. The President is both head of state and head of government, directly elected and serving as commander of the armed forces. Power is divided among the executive, a bicameral National Congress and an independent judiciary led by the Supreme Federal Court. Brazil's many political parties mean presidents must build broad coalitions in Congress to govern.
Pakistan
Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic in which the President is a ceremonial head of state and the Prime Minister — leader of the majority in the elected National Assembly — holds executive power. In practice, Pakistan's powerful military has repeatedly shaped politics, both directly through periods of military rule and indirectly, giving the armed forces an unusually strong role in national affairs compared with most parliamentary democracies.
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Frequently asked questions
Which country has a higher GDP, Brazil or Pakistan?
Brazil has the higher nominal GDP at $2.28T, compared with $407.31B for Pakistan (World Bank).
Which country has a larger population, Brazil or Pakistan?
Pakistan has the larger population with 255,219,554 people, versus 212,812,405 for Brazil.
Which is larger in area, Brazil or Pakistan?
Brazil is larger, covering 8,515,767 km² compared with 881,912 km² for Pakistan.