Military Strength: China vs Pakistan
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,535,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 510,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 3,144 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1,705 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 1,019 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 1010 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 61 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 6,800 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 600 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 0 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 943,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 550,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 1,396 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 562 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 362 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 109 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 8 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 2,627 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 170 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 0 ◉ |
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| Population | 1.4 billion ◉ |
| GDP | $17.8 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $12,614 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $313.7 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.7% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 5.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $221 ◉ |
| Population | 247.5 million ◉ |
| GDP | $337.9 billion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $1,365 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $10.2 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.7% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 13.8% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $41 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, China or Pakistan?
China has approximately 2,535,000 active military personnel compared to Pakistan's 943,000, giving China a 3:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, China or Pakistan?
China operates 1,705 combat aircraft compared to Pakistan's 562. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger navy with 1010 vessels compared to Pakistan's 109 ships. China operates 61 submarines while Pakistan has 8.
Which country spends more on defense, China or Pakistan?
China has a larger defense budget at $313.7 billion (31:1 more) compared to Pakistan's $10.2 billion annually.
Do China and Pakistan have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both China and Pakistan possess nuclear weapons. China has approximately 600 nuclear warheads while Pakistan has 170.
How do the tank forces of China and Pakistan compare?
China operates 6,800 main battle tanks compared to Pakistan's 2,627. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.