Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan wins the Data Duel 11-5 across 26 indicators compared. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, R&D, patents, CO₂ emissions, and more — sourced from the World Bank.

Question 2

How do Afghanistan and Pakistan compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has a GDP of $17.8 billion, while Pakistan has $407.3 billion. Pakistan leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Afghanistan and Pakistan compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has a GDP per Capita of $416.871, while Pakistan has $1,595.909. Pakistan leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Afghanistan and Pakistan compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has a Population of 42.6 million, while Pakistan has 251.3 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Afghanistan and Pakistan compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has a Life Expectancy of 66.0, while Pakistan has 67.6. Pakistan leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Afghanistan and Pakistan compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has a GDP Growth of 1.9%, while Pakistan has 3.7%. Pakistan leads on this indicator.

Economy — 1–4

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 0–2

Environment — 2–1

Health — 1–0

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–1

Trade — 1–1