Iran vs Pakistan: Population density of the capital city

Iran
8,910
in 2100
Pakistan
9,120
in 2100
Iran rank
34th
Pakistan rank
31st

Population density of the capital city over time

  • Iran
  • Pakistan
02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k202020602100

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 9,120 against 8,910 in Iran, a difference of 210.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2020 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 31st of 191 countries.

Across the 9 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 8 and Pakistan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Pakistan Difference Ahead
2020s 11,520 8,488 3,032 Iran
2030s 11,463 9,084 2,379 Iran
2040s 11,348 9,406 1,942 Iran
2050s 11,248 9,556 1,692 Iran
2060s 10,910 9,752 1,159 Iran
2070s 10,412 9,442 970.52 Iran
2080s 9,800 9,139 661.32 Iran
2090s 9,283 9,156 126.81 Iran
2100s 8,910 9,120 210.17 Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density of the capital city, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 9,120 against 8,910 in Iran as of 2100.
What is the difference in population density of the capital city between Iran and Pakistan?
210, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Pakistan?
17 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2100.
How do Iran and Pakistan rank globally for population density of the capital city?
Iran ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 31st of 191 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Population density of the capital city. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population density of the capital city
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 3,183 data points, 2020–2100
Last refreshed