The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Pakistan was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 8.6 percentage points. After the fourth consecutive decreasing year, the ratio is estimated to reach 60.68 percent and therefore a new minimum in 2029. This indicator describes the general government gross debt in relation to the country's GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund, gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. The GDP, on the other hand, refers to the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

Key information about Pakistan Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP

• Pakistan Private Debt accounted for 8.02 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 9.49 % in the previous year
• Pakistan Private Debt contribution to Nominal GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Dec 2005 to Dec 2024, with an average share of 12.38 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.93 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of 8.02 % in Dec 2024

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP. CEIC calculates annual Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Private Debt and annual Nominal GDP. Private Debt is calculated as the sum of Advances to Private Sector, Trust Fund, Personal and Others. The State Bank of Pakistan provides Private Debt in local currency. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Nominal GDP is reported in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Sri Lanka increased by 13.3 percentage points (+12.95 percent) compared to the previous year. With 115.94 percent, the ratio thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Bangladesh was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 3.2 percentage points. After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the ratio is estimated to reach 41.67 percent and therefore a new peak in 2029. This indicator describes the general government gross debt in relation to the country's GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund, gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. The GDP, on the other hand, refers to the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan.

This dataset provides values for PRIVATE DEBT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Debt Servicing data was reported at 5.900 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.500 % for 2016. Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Debt Servicing data is updated yearly, averaging 6.300 % from Jun 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.700 % in 1999 and a record low of 4.200 % in 2006. Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Debt Servicing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.F020: Debt Servicing.

Government gross debt as a share of GDP of Pakistan improved by 1.23% from 76.2 % in 2022 to 77.1 % in 2023. Since the 7.61% slump in 2021, government gross debt as a share of GDP grew by 4.90% in 2023. Gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. This includes debt liabilities in the form of SDRs, currency and deposits, debt securities, loans, insurance, pensions and standardized guarantee schemes, and other accounts payable. Thus, all liabilities in the GFSM 2001 system are debt, except for equity and investment fund shares and financial derivatives and employee stock options. Debt can be valued at current market, nominal, or face values (GFSM 2001, paragraph 7.110).

International debt issues to GDP (%) in Pakistan was reported at 2.3892 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - International debt issues to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Afghanistan increased by 1.5 percentage points (+23.62 percent) compared to the previous year. In total, the ratio amounted to 7.8 percent in 2020. This increase was preceded by a declining ratio.This indicator describes the general government gross debt in relation to the country's GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund, gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. The GDP, on the other hand, refers to the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan.

Government Debt in Pakistan increased to 72122.90 PKR Billion in January from 71647.40 PKR Billion in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Pakistan Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan PK: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data was reported at 65.538 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66.158 % for 2022. Pakistan PK: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 65.669 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2023, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.228 % in 2001 and a record low of 52.443 % in 2007. Pakistan PK: General Government: Gross Debt: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

This scatter chart displays population (people) against central government debt (% of GDP) and is filtered where the country is Pakistan. The data is about countries per year.

Pakistan MOF Forecast: Federal Govt Debt: Gross: as % of GDP data was reported at 62.100 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.200 % for 2020. Pakistan MOF Forecast: Federal Govt Debt: Gross: as % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 57.800 % from Jun 2012 to 2021, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.200 % in 2020 and a record low of 48.700 % in 2013. Pakistan MOF Forecast: Federal Govt Debt: Gross: as % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.F018: Federal Government Debt: Forecast: Ministry of Finance.

Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP (%) in Pakistan was reported at 2.298 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Gross portfolio debt liabilities to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Interest on Foreign Debt data was reported at 0.400 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.400 % for 2016. Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Interest on Foreign Debt data is updated yearly, averaging 0.700 % from Jun 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.400 % in 2002 and a record low of 0.300 % in 2015. Pakistan Debt Servicing: MF: As % of GDP: Interest on Foreign Debt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.F020: Debt Servicing.

This scatter chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) against nitrous oxide emissions (Mt of CO2 equivalent) and is filtered where the country is Pakistan. The data is about countries per year.

Pakistans Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP belief sich im 2024 auf 65.2 %. Dies stellt einen Rückgang im Vergleich zu den vorherigen Zahlen von 72.3 % für 2023 dar. Pakistans Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP werden jährlich aktualisiert, mit einem Durchschnitt von 55.3 % von 2000 bis 2024, mit 25 Beobachtungen. Die Daten erreichten ein Allzeithoch in Höhe von 73.5 % im 2020 und ein Rekordtief in Höhe von 41.4 % im 2007. Pakistans Staatsverschuldung:% des BIP Daten behalten den Aktiv-Status in CEIC und werden von CEIC Data gemeldet. Die Daten werden unter World Trend Pluss Global Economic Monitor – Table: Government Debt: % of Nominal GDP: Annual kategorisiert.

Reduction in debt-to-GDP ratio (Definition-2).

In 2018, the estimated average inflation rate in Pakistan amounted to about 3.93 percent compared to the previous year, a slight drop from 2017, but an ever sharper one compared to four years earlier. Over the next few years, forecasts estimate it to level off at around 6.5 percent.

Pakistan‘s more or less fragile economy

Pakistan is one of the most populous countries in the worldwith a large Muslim population and a rather low urbanization rate, which means that the majority of Pakistanis live in rural areas. However, the majority of the country's GDP is generated by the services sector, which also employs most of the workforce. As of now, Pakistan’s economic growth seems stable, but that wasn’t always the case.

Stable growth ahead?

Like many others, Pakistan’s economy suffered during the 2009 financial crisis, and while it has recovered today, inflation was still over 10 percent in 2012. GDP slumped during that time as well, but now, ten years later, it has almost tripled and seems to be on an upward trend. Although its GDP generation now mainly relies on services, Pakistan still exports agricultural goods like cotton. However, the country still struggles with an increasing trade deficit and thus rising national debt – two factors that could hinder economic growth in the future.