Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Pakistan  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Islamic Republic of Pakistan | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Islamabad | Abuja |
Latitude  | 30° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 70° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 sq km, and the total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km. Pakistan is smaller than Nigeria by 41,856 sq km. Pakistan is around 1.05 times smaller than Nigeria.
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 881,913 Sq km | 923,769 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 41,856 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 340,509 Sq Mile | 356,669 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 16,160 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.86 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Karachi | Lagos |
Demonyms  | Pakistani | Nigerian |
Official Languages  | Urdu, English | English |
Government Status  | Federal Islamic parliamentary republic | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.5 % | 53.5 % |
The people of Pakistan are called Pakistani, and the people of Nigeria are called Nigerian.
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Pakistani rupee | Nigerian naira |
Currency Symbol  | PKR | NGN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +92 | +234 |
Internet TLD  | .pk | .ng |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PK | NG |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | پاک سرزمین شاد باد (Pāk Sarzamīn Shād Bād) | Arise, O Compatriots |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | Nigeria, We Hail Thee |
National Animal  | Markhor | Eagle |
National Bird  | Chukar Partridge | Black Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Jasmine | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Field Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Green and white |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 | Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:16 PM | 12:16 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Pakistan is [04:16 PM], [Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Nigeria is [12:16 PM], [Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025].
Pakistan is [ 4 hours ] ahead of Nigeria.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Pakistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 240,485,658, and the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Pakistan had 16,681,026 more people than Nigeria.
The annual Population Growth in Pakistan is 1.59% and the annual population growth in Nigeria is 2.51%.
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.5 % | 28.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.4 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.12 % | 2.89 % |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Islamabad | Abuja |
Current Time | 04:16 PM | 12:16 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 32.13 Degree Celsius | 33.99 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.06 km/hr, 266 Degree | 1.61 km/hr, 190 Degree |
Humidity  | 16 % | 41 % |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.41 (Births Per Woman) | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 215.26 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 142.1 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 51 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (110.9 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 19.4 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.9 (people per 100K population) | 17.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 8.93 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Pakistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 110.9 people per 100,000 people in Pakistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Pakistan, spent [ 2.91% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Pakistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 23% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Pakistan, are 1.85 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Nigeria.
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