Pakistan Area: The Complete Guide to Pakistan’s Size
The exact total area of Pakistan in square kilometres and square miles, why official figures differ, province-by-province breakdown, every border length, and Pakistan’s rank in the world — all verified from current sources.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Quick answer: Pakistan’s total area is 881,913 km² (340,509 sq mi), making it the 33rd-largest country in the world. The figure used inside Pakistan’s own statistics is 796,095 km², which excludes Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan shares 6,774 km of land borders with four countries and a 1,046 km coastline on the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Area: The Quick Facts
The headline numbers every student, traveller and researcher needs.
km² — total area (incl. AJK & GB)
sq mi — total area in square miles
largest country in the world
km² — PBS figure (excl. AJK & GB)
km — total land borders
km — Arabian Sea coastline
Why the Area Figures Differ
If you have seen 796,095 km², 803,940 km² and 881,913 km² quoted for Pakistan, none of them is a typo. Here is what each number counts.
| Figure | What it counts | Used by |
|---|---|---|
| 881,913 km² | All territory administered by Pakistan, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir (13,297 km²) and Gilgit-Baltistan (72,971 km²) | Wikipedia, international references |
| 796,095 km² | The four provinces, Islamabad Capital Territory and the former tribal areas — the area covered by Pakistan’s census and national statistics | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Economic Survey |
| 803,940 km² | An older international figure (CIA World Factbook era); still appears in textbooks and quizzes | Older references, exam guides |
The difference between the two headline figures is exactly the area of the two Kashmir-region territories Pakistan administers: about 86,268 km². Our detailed guide on Pakistan’s area in square kilometres explains each figure and which to quote in exams.
Area of Pakistan’s Provinces
Balochistan alone covers more land than the other three provinces combined. Figures from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics administrative data.
| Province / Territory | Area (km²) | Share of Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Balochistan | 347,190 | Largest province — 43.6% of the 796,095 km² national figure |
| Punjab | 205,344 | Most populous province |
| Sindh | 140,914 | Includes the 1,046 km coastline |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (with merged districts) | 101,741 | 74,521 km² plus 27,220 km² of former FATA, merged in 2018 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 72,971 | Home to K2 (8,611 m), the second-highest peak on Earth |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 13,297 | Counted in the 881,913 km² total |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 906 | Smallest administrative unit |
Borders and Neighbouring Countries
Pakistan shares land borders with four countries. India lies to the east along the 2,912 km Radcliffe Line.
| Neighbour | Direction | Border length | Border name |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | East & southeast | 2,912 km | Radcliffe Line (1947) |
| Afghanistan | Northwest & north | 2,430 km | Durand Line (1893) |
| Iran | West / southwest | 909 km | — |
| China | Northeast | 523 km | Khunjerab border |
Read the full breakdown in Pakistan’s borders: all 4 neighbouring countries, or the simple answer to which country lies in the east of Pakistan.
How Big Is Pakistan? Size Comparisons
881,913 km² is hard to picture. These comparisons help.
France + United Kingdom
Pakistan’s area is roughly equal to the combined land areas of France and the United Kingdom — the comparison used in most international references.
Nearly 2× California
At 796,095 km² (the national figure), Pakistan is slightly less than twice the size of the US state of California.
1.3× Texas
Pakistan’s 881,913 km² is about 1.27 times the area of Texas (695,662 km²) — a useful scale for American readers.
Bigger than Turkey
Pakistan (881,913 km²) is comfortably larger than Turkey (783,562 km²) and slightly larger than Mozambique.
0.6% of Earth’s land
Pakistan covers about 0.59% of the world’s land surface — yet it is home to the world’s 5th-largest population (241.5 million, 2023 census).
33rd in the world
Pakistan sits between Venezuela (32nd) and Namibia (34th) in the world area ranking. See Pakistan’s world area rank for the full picture.
In-Depth Area Guides
Go deeper on every angle of Pakistan’s area — in English and Urdu.
Pakistan ka Kul Raqba Kitna Hai?
The total area of Pakistan answered in Urdu — مربع کلومیٹر میں پاکستان کا کل رقبہ — with every common phrasing covered.
Pakistan Area in Square Kilometres
Exact figures from every source, why 881,913 and 796,095 both appear, and which number to use in exams and reports.
Pakistan’s Area Rank in the World
33rd-largest country: where Pakistan sits in the global ranking and which countries are just above and below it.
Pakistan’s Borders: All 4 Neighbours
Every border length, the Radcliffe and Durand lines, and the main crossing points with each neighbour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people ask most about Pakistan’s area, answered.
What is the total area of Pakistan?
Pakistan ka kul raqba kitna hai? (پاکستان کا کل رقبہ کتنا ہے؟)
What is Pakistan’s area rank in the world?
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
What percentage of Pakistan is water?
Which country is in the east of Pakistan?
How long is Pakistan’s coastline?
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