Pakistan: economy

What is Pakistan's GDP growth rate?

Pakistan's real GDP grew by a provisional 3.70% in fiscal year 2025-26 (July 2025 to June 2026), up from 3.18% in 2024-25, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 published by the Finance Division. Agriculture grew 2.89%, industry 3.51% and services 4.09%.

Growth is measured over Pakistan's July-to-June fiscal year at constant 2015-16 prices. The estimate is compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for the National Accounts Committee; it is provisional and is revised the following year when fuller data arrive. PBS also publishes quarterly national accounts tables.

Official sources: Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: Growth and Investment · PBS: national accounts

How big is Pakistan's economy?

Pakistan's GDP at current market prices was Rs126,870 billion (about Rs126.9 trillion) in fiscal year 2025-26, up 11.3% from Rs114,039 billion in 2024-25, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. Per capita income was US$1,901, up from US$1,751.

The rupee figure includes price rises, so it grows faster than real GDP (3.70% in the same year). The dollar per capita figure depends on the exchange rate used as well as on output, so a stronger or weaker rupee moves it. The 2026-27 budget assumes nominal GDP of Rs143,604 billion, as shown in the Budget in Brief 2026-27.

Official sources: Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: Growth and Investment · Finance Division: Budget in Brief 2026-27

What is the inflation rate in Pakistan?

Consumer price inflation in Pakistan was 10.3% in September 2026 compared with September 2025, down from 11.1% in August, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics monthly inflation report for September 2026. Prices rose 1.3% in the month. Urban inflation was 10.1% and rural 10.5%.

The headline rate is the national CPI on base year 2015-16. PBS also publishes separate urban and rural indices, the weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (8.4% a year in September) and the wholesale price index (13.3%). The Finance Division's September 2026 economic update links the rise from about 3% a year earlier to higher global oil prices passing into fuel, transport and food costs.

Official sources: PBS: Monthly inflation report, September 2026 · PBS: Monthly Review on Price Indices, September 2026 (Word) · Finance Division: Monthly Economic Update, September 2026

What is the State Bank of Pakistan interest rate?

The State Bank of Pakistan's policy rate is 11.5%. Its Monetary Policy Committee left the rate unchanged on 14 September 2026, according to the Finance Division's Monthly Economic Update for September 2026, which says the committee aims to bring inflation back to its 5-7% medium-term target.

The policy rate is the rate the central bank uses to steer short-term interest rates; bank lending and deposit rates follow it with a lag. The Economic Survey reports a weighted average lending rate of 11.45% and deposit rate of 4.61% at end-March 2026. Decisions and statements are published on the SBP monetary policy page, which blocked automated checks on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: Finance Division: Monthly Economic Update, September 2026 · Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: Highlights · State Bank of Pakistan: monetary policy

How much does Pakistan export?

Pakistan's goods exports were US$30.8 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, against imports of US$64.5 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan figures in the Finance Division's September 2026 economic update. In July and August 2026 exports were US$5.44 billion, up 4.0% on a year earlier.

Textiles made up 59.6% of exports in July to March 2025-26, and the United States took the largest share (19.9%), followed by China and the United Kingdom (both just over 7%), according to the Economic Survey trade chapter, which uses Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. PBS customs-based trade figures and SBP balance of payments figures are compiled differently, so their totals do not match exactly.

Official sources: Finance Division: Monthly Economic Update, September 2026 · Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: Trade and Payments · PBS: external trade statistics

What is Pakistan's trade deficit?

Pakistan's goods trade deficit was about US$33.7 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, with imports of US$64.5 billion and exports of US$30.8 billion, according to State Bank of Pakistan figures in the Finance Division's September 2026 economic update. The current account, which adds services, income and remittances, showed a deficit of US$304 million for the year.

Workers' remittances of US$41.6 billion in 2025-26 covered most of the goods gap. In July and August 2026 imports rose 11.4% on higher oil prices while exports grew 4.0%, and the current account deficit was US$543 million. China is the largest source of imports, according to the Economic Survey trade chapter.

Official sources: Finance Division: Monthly Economic Update, September 2026 · Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26: Trade and Payments

How fast is Pakistan's economy growing?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Pakistan at 3.7% in 2025. The peak was 7.3% in 2005 and the low -1.3% in 2020. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 3.5%; Pakistan is 8th highest of 17. Worldwide: 80th of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Pakistan?

$1,596: that is GDP per person in Pakistan for 2025, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: $6,051; Pakistan is 17th highest of 17. World rank, highest first: 153rd of 180.

What is Pakistan's GDP per capita at PPP?

In 2025, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Pakistan was $6,573 in international dollars, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: $19,699 in international dollars; Pakistan is 17th highest of 17. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 139th highest.

What share of Pakistan's economy is exports?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is 10.0% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2011, at 13.5% of GDP; its low point was 2017, at 8.2% of GDP. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 29.7% of GDP, and Pakistan placed 11th highest of 11. World rank, highest first: 129th of 133.

What is Pakistan's current account balance?

The IMF puts the current account balance in Pakistan at -0.1% of GDP in 2025 (a deficit). The peak was 0.1% of GDP in 2024 and the low -7.7% of GDP in 2008. It is 6th highest of 12 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is -0.6% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 56th of 132.

How much foreign investment does Pakistan receive?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 0.5% of GDP. The peak was 3.0% of GDP in 2007 and the low 0.3% of GDP in 2012. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 1.8% of GDP; Pakistan is 14th highest of 17. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 145th highest.

How high are loan rates in Pakistan?

According to the IMF, the average bank lending rate in Pakistan was 8.7% in 2021. The peak was 14.5% in 2009 and the low 8.2% in 2017. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 6.3%, and Pakistan placed 2nd highest of 8. World rank, highest first: 46th of 106.