PAK · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,479 USD (PPP: 6,252 intl$) · Total GDP: 371.6 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Pakistan is 119 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 371.57 billion USD 1,479 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,430 USD
GDP (PPP) 6,252 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 371.57 1,479
2023 336.69 1,360
2022 374.89 1,538
2021 348.52 1,455
2020 300.43 1,278
2019 320.91 1,390
2018 356.13 1,569
2017 339.21 1,519
2016 313.63 1,425
2015 299.96 1,380
2014 271.39 1,267
2013 258.66 1,225
2012 250.11 1,204
2011 230.59 1,132
2010 196.71 987
2009 187.34 964
2008 202.20 1,067
2007 184.14 998
2006 161.87 901
2005 145.21 828
2004 132.22 772
2003 112.37 672
2002 97.92 600
2001 97.15 610
2000 99.48 642
1999 62.97 418
1998 62.19 424
1997 62.43 438
1996 63.32 457
1995 60.64 451
1994 52.29 400
1993 51.81 408
1992 48.88 396
1991 45.63 380
1990 40.01 344
1989 40.17 358
1988 38.47 354
1987 33.35 317
1986 31.90 314
1985 31.14 317
1984 31.15 327
1983 28.69 311
1982 30.73 345
1981 28.10 328
1980 23.65 287
1979 19.69 249
1978 17.81 233
1977 15.13 205
1976 13.17 184
1975 11.23 162
1974 8.90 132
1973 6.38 98
1972 9.42 148
1971 10.67 172
1970 10.03 167
1969 8.68 149
1968 8.04 142
1967 7.46 135
1966 6.56 122
1965 5.93 114
1964 5.20 102
1963 4.63 94
1962 4.31 90
1961 4.12 88
1960 3.75 82

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Pakistan play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Pakistan Per Capita
Imports 63.87 billion USD (17.2% of GDP)
Exports 38.61 billion USD (10.4% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Pakistan
Government debt 204.48 billion USD (55.0% of GDP)

Corruption in Pakistan

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 5.4%
2024 5.5%
2023 5.2%
2022 5.3%
2021 6.3%
2020 6.0%
2019 4.8%
2018 4.1%
2017 3.2%
2016 2.3%
2015 3.6%
2014 1.8%
2013 3.0%
2012 3.7%
2011 0.8%
2010 0.7%
2009 0.5%
2008 0.4%
2007 0.4%
2006 0.6%
2005 0.6%
2004 0.6%
2003 0.6%
2002 0.6%
2001 0.6%
2000 0.6%
1999 0.6%
1998 0.6%
1997 0.6%
1996 0.6%
1995 0.6%
1994 0.6%
1993 0.6%
1992 0.6%
1991 0.6%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 12.6%
2023 30.8%
2022 19.9%
2021 9.5%
2020 9.7%
2019 10.6%
2018 5.1%
2017 4.1%
2016 3.8%
2015 2.5%
2014 7.2%
2013 7.7%
2012 9.7%
2011 11.9%
2010 12.9%
2009 13.6%
2008 20.3%
2007 7.6%
2006 7.9%
2005 9.1%
2004 7.4%
2003 2.9%
2002 3.3%
2001 3.1%
2000 4.4%
1999 4.1%
1998 6.2%
1997 11.4%
1996 10.4%
1995 12.3%
1994 12.4%
1993 10.0%
1992 9.5%
1991 11.8%
1990 9.1%
1989 7.8%
1988 8.8%
1987 4.7%
1986 3.5%
1985 5.6%
1984 6.1%
1983 6.4%
1982 5.9%
1981 11.9%
1980 11.9%
1979 8.3%
1978 6.1%
1977 10.1%
1976 7.2%
1975 20.9%
1974 26.7%
1973 23.1%
1972 5.2%
1971 4.7%
1970 5.3%
1969 3.2%
1968 0.2%
1967 6.8%
1966 7.2%
1965 5.6%
1964 4.2%
1963 1.5%
1962 -0.5%
1961 1.6%
1960 6.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Pakistan in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Pakistan is 1,479 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 6,252 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Pakistan?

The main economic sectors in Pakistan include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Pakistan in 2024?

The inflation rate in Pakistan is 12.6% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Pakistan including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Pakistan's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Pakistan's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026