Pakistan and Sri Lanka are both developing countries located in South Asia. Pakistan has a population of over 182 million people and its economy relies heavily on agriculture, with the most agricultural province being Punjab. Sri Lanka has a population of around 20 million and its economy has historically relied on tea plantations and rice cultivation. Both countries have national priorities of free healthcare and education, though literacy rates remain higher in Sri Lanka at 91% compared to 60% in Pakistan.
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Pakistan, a developing South Asian country with over 182 million people, ranks 6th in population and 26th in economy.
Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, has an economy worth $80.6 billion with strong growth rates.
Major exports include textiles and surgical instruments; imports include vehicles and edible oils.
Sri Lanka's major exports are textiles and tea, while imports include textile fabrics and petroleum.
Pakistan's GDP in 2014 was $236.62 billion, constituting 0.38% of the global economy.
Sri Lanka's GDP in 2014 was $67.18 billion, comprising 0.11% of the global economy.
Pakistan's GDP per capita PPP was $4,549.27 in 2013, ranking it 140th globally.
Sri Lanka's GDP per capita PPP was $2,004.26 in 2013, 16% of the world's average.
GNP in Pakistan remained at 11,175,600 PKR million in 2013, high from previous years.
Sri Lanka's GNP was 9,544,608 LKR million in 2014, indicating economic stability.
Sri Lanka's literacy at 91.18% contrasts with Pakistan's 60% highlighting disparities in education.
Pakistan's education budget increased from 429 billion PKR to 504 billion PKR from 2012-2014.
Sri Lanka's education budget rose from 568 billion LKR to 607 billion LKR from 2012-2014.
Sri Lanka provides free healthcare with numerous hospitals and trained staff across the nation.
Sri Lanka has several medical schools facilitating training for healthcare professionals.
Pakistan's healthcare is largely privatized, with 80% of outpatient visits in the private sector.
Pakistan's estimated population in 2013 was 182 million, with various demographic statistics.
Sri Lanka's population was approximately 20.36 million in 2013, with a growth rate of 0.913%.
Agriculture contributes 21% of Pakistan's GDP, employing 43% of its labor force with major crops.
Sri Lanka primarily produces rice and tea, with agriculture engaging 31.8% of the population.
Labour force in Pakistan was measured at 31 million in 2013, with various industry engagements.
Sri Lanka's labor force reached 8.32 million in 2013, with a diverse occupational distribution.
Sri Lanka's industries include textiles, tourism, and food processing, contributing significantly to the economy.
PAKISTAN
Islamic Republic ofPakistan is a sovereign country
in South Asia With a population exceeding 182 million
people it is the sixth most populous country and with an
area covering 796,095 km2 .it is the 36th largest country in
the world in terms of area .
Pakistan is developing country The economy of
Pakistan is the 26th largest in the world in terms of
purchasing power parity (PPP), and 42nd largest in terms
of nominal Gross Domestic Product. As Pakistan has a
population of over 186 million (the world's6th-largest),
thus GDP per capita is $3,149 ranking 140th in the world.
4.
Sri Lanka
A republicin S Asia, occupying the island of Ceylon
settled by the Sinhalese from S India in about 550bc ; became a
British colony 1802; gained
independence in 1948, becoming a republic within
the commonwealth in 1972
With an economy worth $80.591 billion (2015) ($233.637 billion
PPP estimate),and a per capita GDP of about $11,068.996 (PPP),
Sri Lanka has mostly had strong growth rates in recent years
1 Sri Lankan Rupee equals
0.77 Pakistani Rupee
5.
Major Exports ofPakistan
Leather and leather products.
Carpets and rugs, Tents.
Synthetic textiles.
Surgical instruments.
Sports goods.
Readymade garments.
Vegetable, fruit and fish.
Engineering goods.
Chemicals and Pharmaceutical products.
Imports of Pakistan
Vehicles and spare parts.
Edible Oil.
Plastic material.
Paper Board
Iron ore and steel.
Pharmaceutical products.
6.
Major exports ofsri lanka
Textiles and apparel
Tea and spices
Diamonds
Emeralds
Rubies
Coconut products
Rubber manufactures
Fish
Major sri lanka imports
The major import commodities of Sri Lanka are as follows:
Textile fabrics
Mineral products
Petroleum
Foodstuffs
Machinery and transportation equipment
7.
Pakistan GDP
The GrossDomestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan was worth 236.62
billion US dollars in 2014. The GDP value of Pakistan represents
0.38 percent of the world economy. GDP in Pakistan averaged
56.23 USD Billion from 1960 until 2013, reaching an all time high
of 236.62 USD Billion in 2013 and a record low of 3.71 USD Billion
in 1960. GDP in Pakistan is reported by the World Bank Group.
8.
Sri Lanka GDP
TheGross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sri Lanka was worth 67.18 billion US
dollars in 2014. The GDP value of Sri Lanka represents 0.11 percent of the
world economy. GDP in Sri Lanka averaged 13.32 USD Billion from 1960
until 2013, reaching an all time high of 67.18 USD Billion in 2013 and a
record low of 1.42 USD Billion in 1960. GDP in Sri Lanka is reported by the
World Bank.
9.
Pakistan GDP percapita
The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Pakistan was last recorded at 4549.27 US
dollars in 2013, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per
Capita, in Pakistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 26
percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Pakistan averaged 3635 USD
from 1990 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 4549.27 USD in 2013 and a record
low of 2961.40 USD in 1990. GDP per capita PPP in Pakistan is reported by the World
Bank
10.
Sri Lanka GDPper capita
The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sri Lanka was last recorded at
2004.26 US dollars in 2013. The GDP per Capita in Sri Lanka is equivalent to 16
percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Sri Lanka averaged 787.84
USD from 1960 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 2004.26 USD in 2013
and a record low of 336.72 USD in 1960. GDP per capita in Sri Lanka is reported
by the World Bank
11.
Pakistan Gross NationalProduct
Gross National Product in Pakistan remained unchanged at 11175600 PKR
Million in 2013 from 11175600 PKR Million in 2013. Gross National Product
in Pakistan averaged 7878790.27 PKR Million from 2000 until 2014,
reaching an all time high of 11175600 PKR Million in 2013 and a record low
of 3778155 PKR Million in 2000. Gross National Product in Pakistan is
reported by the State Bank of Pakistan
12.
Sri Lanka GrossNational Product
Gross National Product in Sri Lanka remained unchanged at 9544608 LKR
Million in 2014 from 9544608 LKR Million in 2014. Gross National Product
in Sri Lanka averaged 1234349.12 LKR Million from 1950 until 2014,
reaching an all time high of 9544608 LKR Million in 2014 and a record low
of 4115 LKR Million in 1950. Gross National Product in Sri Lanka is reported
by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
13.
Education
Literacy rate isone of the important indicator of education as its
improvement is likely to have a long run impact on other important
indicators of national welfare
Literacy Rate Of Sri Lanka
91.18%
Literacy Rate Of Pakistan
60%
• Since 1945, Sri Lanka has been enjoying Free Education Scheme,
• under which Education is free from primary onwards until one obtain its
first degree from university.
• students must join the school from 1st to 9th standard, after this, they are
allowed whether to continue the study, job training or doing farming.
14.
Educational budget inPakistan
EDUCATIONAL BUDGET COMPARISON YEAR ON YEAR
2012-
13(BILLION)
2013-
14(BILLION)
% OF
TOTAL
EXPENDITU
RE
% OF GDP
2012-13 2013-
14
FEDRAL 69 80 2 0.3 0.3
KPK 56 73 21.1 0.2 0.3
PUNJAB 174 182 15 0.7 0.7
SINDH 105 134 21.7 0.4 0.5
BALOCHISTAN 25 35 21.3 0.1 0.1
TOTAL 429 504 8 1.8 1.9
15.
Educational budget insri lanka
EDUCATIONAL BUDGET COMPARISON YEAR ON YEAR
2012-
13(BILLION)
2013-
14(BILLION)
% OF TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
% OF GDP
2012-13 2013-14
CENTRAL 65 70 23 0.4 0.4
NORTHERN 69 73 26 0.3 0.3
EASTERN 74 78 19 0.2 0.3
SOUTHERN 62 68 14 0.4 0.4
WESTERN 50 56 21.5 0.5 0.5
UVA 60 63 25 0.2 0.2
NORTH CENTRAL 80 85 24 0.3 0.3
NORTH WESTERN 59 62 21 0.4 0.4
SABARAGAMUWA 49 52 17 0.3 0.3
TOTAL 568 607 8.8 3.0 3.1
16.
Sri Lanka isone of the few countries in the world with free healthcare
and education, both of which have been national priorities for decades.
OPD facilities are readily available in public (general) hospitals situated
in major towns and cities, with laboratory and radiology facilities
common in most. All doctors and nurses in the government hospitals
are qualified and trained, with some of the most experienced staff
working at the teaching hospitals
sri lanka health system
There are 555 government hospitals in Sri Lanka, in addition to
several hospitals treating according to the Ayurvedic System.
17.
Medical schools
Facultyof Medicine, University of Colombo
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
North Colombo Medical College
Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
18.
Healthcare in Pakistanis administered mainly in the private sector which
accounts for approximately 80% of all outpatient visits. The public sector
was until recently led by the Ministry of Health, however the Ministry was
abolished in June 2011 and all health responsibilities (mainly planning and
fund allocation) were devolved to provincial Health Departments which
had until now been the main implementers of public sector health
programs
Pakistan health system
Population 182,715,847 (2013est.)
Growth rate 1.49%
Birth rate 31 births/1,000 population (2009 est.)
Death rate 8 deaths/1,000 population (2009 est.)
Life expectancy 63.39 years (2009 est.)
• male 62.4 years (2009 est.)
• female 64.44 years (2009 est.)
Fertility rate 3.58 children born/woman (2008 est.)
Infant mortality rate 57.48 deaths/1,000 live births (2012 est.)
Age structure
0–14 years 36.7% (male 33,037,943/female 31,092,572)
15–64 years 59.1% (male 53,658,173/female 49,500,786)
65 and over 4.2% (male 3,495,350/female 3,793,734) (2009 est.)
Population 20,359,439 (2013census)
Density 325/km
2
(2012 census)
Growth rate 0.913% (2012 est.)
Birth rate 17.04 births/1,000 population (2012 est.)
Death rate 5.96 deaths/1,000 population (July 2012 est.)
Life expectancy 75.94 years (2012 est.)
• male 72.43 years (2012 est.)
• female 79.59 years (2012 est.)
Fertility rate 2.17 children born/woman (2012 est.)
Infant mortality rate 9.47 deaths/1,000 live births (2012 est.)
Age structure
0–14 years 25.2% (2012 census)
15–64 years 66.9% (2012 census)
65 and over 7.9% (2012 census)
23.
Agriculture in Pakistan
Pakistan'sprincipal natural resources are arable land and water. About 25%
of Pakistan's agriculture accounts for about 21% of GDP and employs about
43% of the labor force. In Pakistan, the most agricultural province is Punjab
where wheat and cotton are the most grown. Mango orchards are mostly
found in Sindh and Punjab provinces that make Pakistan the world's 4th
largest producer of mangoes
•Chickpea (3rd)
•Apricot (6th)
•Cotton (4th)
•Milk (5th)
•Date Palm (5th)
•Sugarcane (5th)
•Onion (7th)
•Kinnow, mandarin oranges,
clementine (6th)
•Mango (4th)
•Wheat (7th)
•Rice (4th)
24.
Agriculture in SriLanka
Sri Lanka's primary form of agriculture is rice production. Rice is
cultivated during Maha and Yala seasons. Tea is cultivated in the
central highlands and is a major source of foreign exchange.
Vegetables, fruits and oilseed crops are also cultivated in the country.
There are two Agriculture Parks abbreviated as .Parks established by
the Department of Agriculture. Out of the total population in Sri
Lanka, 31.8% engages in agricultural activities
Rice cultivation in Sri Lanka
Tea plantations
Fruits and Vegetables
Oilseed Crops
25.
Labor force inPakistan
Labor force; total in Pakistan was last measured at 31
million in 2013, according to the World Bank.
Labour force 31 million (2012–13)
Labour force by
occupation
agriculture: 43%,
construction: 15.2%,
manufacturing: 13.3%,
wholesale and retail: 9.2%
,transport and communication: 7.3%
(2012–13)
Unemployment 6.6% (2013 est.)
26.
Labor force; totalin sri lanka was last measured at
8,319,680 in 2013, according to the World Bank.
Labor force in sri lanka
Labour force 8,319,680
Labour force by
occupation
agriculture: 32.7%;
industry: 26.3%;
services: 41%
Unemployment 4.3% (2011)
27.
Sri Lanka Industries
ProcessingOf Rubber, Tea, Coconuts,
Tobacco And Other Agricultural
Commodities; Telecommunications,
Insurance, Banking; Tourism, Shipping;
Clothing, Textiles; Cement, Petroleum
Refining, Information Technology Services,
Construction
28.
Pakistan Industries
Textiles AndApparel, Food Processing,
Pharmaceuticals, Construction Materials,
Chemicals, Cement, Mining, Machinery, Steel,
Engineering, Software And Hardware,
Automobiles, Motorcycle And Auto Parts,
Electronics, Paper Products, Fertilizers, Shrimp,
Defense Products, Shipbuilding
29.
Pakistan Trade
Exports Total$30.414 billion (2013-14 est.), Goods $25.157
billion, Services $5.256 billion
Export goods Linens(10%)
Cotton and Yarn(9.2%)
Rice(7.9%)
Non-Knit Men's Suits (4.3%)
Refined Petroleum (3.2%)
Cement (2.3%)
[
Main export partners
United States13.3%
China10.9%
United Arab Emirates8.6%
Afghanistan8.5%
Germany 5.1%
[
Imports
$41.668 billion (2013-14 est.)
Import goods Food $4.15 billion
Machinery $5.05 billion
Transport Vehicles $1.66 billion
Textile $2.29 billion
Fertilizers and other chemicals $6.86 billion
Raw metal $2.7 billion
Refined Petroleum $9.02 billion
Crude Petroleum=$5.75 billion
Main import partners
China17%
United Arab Emirates15%
Kuwait 8.8% (2012 est.)
Saudi Arabia 8.5%
Malaysia 4.8%
30.
Exports $10.89 billion(2011 est.)
Export goods textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals, tea,
spices, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, coconut
products, rubber manufactures, fish
Main export partners United States21.8%
United Kingdom 8.3%
India 4.5%
Germany4.2% (2013 est.)
Imports $20.02 billion (2011 est.)
Import goods textile fabrics, mineral products, petroleum,
foodstuffs, machinery and transportation
equipment
Main import partners India 21.5%
China17.6%
Singapore10.1%
United Arab Emirates6.1%
Iran 4.9% (2013 est.)
Sri Lanka Trade
31.
Public finances
Public debt61.8% of GDP (2014-15)
Revenues 14.8% of GDP, Pk Rs4.119
trillion or $40 billion
[
Expenses 19.5% of GDP, Pk Rs 5.412
trillion or $54 billion
Foreign reserves $17.7 billion (April 2015)
Pakistan Public finances
32.
Public finances
Public debt81% of GDP (2011 est.)
Revenues $8.495 billion (2011 est.)
Expenses $12.63 billion (2011 est.)
Economic aid $808 million (2006)
Foreign reserves $7.2 billion (17 April 2011
est.)
Sri lanka Public finances