The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 2 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides - Pakistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing Pakistan gdp growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 5.79 percent in fiscal year 2017/18, ending in June 2018. This dataset provides - Pakistan GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth was 5.77 percent in 2021 after adjusting for inflation.

GDP in developing nations

Gross domestic product measures value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a certain period of time. In developing countries, GDP should rise more quickly due to “catch-up growth”. In many developing nations, employment is shifted from agriculture to the services sector; simply shifting workers from one sector to more productive sectors increases the income of both the workers and their employers, increasing GDP. This raises GDP per capita (383750), which gives a general idea of the level of development.

International setting

Due to historic tensions, Pakistan neither imports nor exports a significant amount from its neighbor India, favoring China instead. Its other neighbors, Afghanistan and Iran, are not as economically stable at the moment. Pakistan's own GDP is also not in the best shape and is expected to drop during 2019, however, Pakistan stands to benefit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which would revive the trading routes that made Pakistan wealthy in past centuries. If this comes to fruition, the GDP for Pakistan is sure to increase.

Historical chart and dataset showing Pakistan economic growth by year from 1960 to 2023.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan was worth 373.07 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Pakistan represents 0.35 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Pakistan GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Pakistan was approximately 373.08 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by around 334.46 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Pakistan GDP for 2023 was 337.91 billion US dollars, a 9.86% decline from 2022.

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<li>Pakistan GDP for 2022 was <strong>374.89 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>7.57% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Pakistan GDP for 2021 was <strong>348.52 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>16.01% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Pakistan GDP for 2020 was <strong>300.43 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>6.38% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.

In 2023, agriculture contributed around 23.33 percent to the GDP of Pakistan, 20.68 percent came from the industry, and over half of the economy’s contribution to GDP came from the services sector. Divisions of the economy There are three main sectors of economy: The primary sector encompassed agriculture, fishing and mining. The secondary sector is the manufacturing sector, also known as the industry sector; and last but not least, the tertiary sector, alias the services sector, which includes services and intangible goods, like tourism, financial services, or telecommunications. Today, most developed countries have a well-established services sector that contributes the lion’s share to their GDP. On the other hand, economies that still need support and are still developing typically rely on agriculture to fuel their economy. If they transition to a developed nation, it is usually because their economy is now able to focus on services as an economic driver. Pakistan’s economic driver Although Pakistan is not considered a fully developed nation yet, over half of its annual GDP is now generated by the services sector. However, the primary sector plays an important role for the country: It is still responsible for almost a quarter of GDP contribution, and it employs almost half of Pakistan’s workforce. Pakistan is rich in arable land, which explains why the majority of the Pakistani population lives in rural areas, producing and selling sugarcane, wheat, cotton, and rice, which are also exported to other countries.

Population growth (annual %) in Pakistan was reported at 1.5488 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Pakistan Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Pakistan expanded 1.7 % YoY in Jun 2023, following a growth of 4.7 % in the previous year.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Pakistan is updated yearly, available from Jun 2001 to Jun 2023, with an average rate of 4.2 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.8 % in Jun 2004 and a record low of -1.3 % in Jun 2020.

CEIC calculates annual Real GDP Growth from annual Real GDP. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides Real GDP in local currency, at chain linked 2015-2016 prices. Real GDP Growth is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year.


Related information about Pakistan Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Pakistan reached 375.4 USD bn in Jun 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 25.0 % in Jun 2023.
• GDP Per Capita in Pakistan reached 1,552.3 USD in Jun 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 6.0 % in Jun 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 13.6 % in Jun 2023.
• Public Consumption accounted for 9.7 % in Jun 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 84.2 % in Jun 2023.

Industry (including construction), value added (% of GDP) in Pakistan was reported at 20.68 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Industry, value added (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2024, India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was around **** percent, the highest in South Asia. In contrast, Nepal reported the lowest real GDP growth rate in the region at approximately **** percent that year, but it was forecasted to increase to **** percent in 2026.Economy in South Asia In general, South Asia encompasses Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Bhutan. In 2020, India had a GDP of over *** trillion U.S. dollars, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka followed. The Maldives and Bhutan were among the countries with the lowest GDP in the Asia-Pacific region. In South Asia, the main economic activities include the services sector as well as the industrial and manufacturing sectors.Society in South AsiaFrom the South Asian countries, Bangladesh had the highest share of people living below the poverty line. The Maldives and Sri Lanka exhibited the highest and second-highest GDP per capita among the South Asian countries in 2021.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Infant Mortality Rate for Pakistan (SPDYNIMRTINPAK) from 1960 to 2023 about mortality, infant, Pakistan, and rate.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (annual % growth) in Pakistan was reported at 2.2212 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Agriculture, value added (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Fertility Rate, Total for Pakistan (SPDYNTFRTINPAK) from 1960 to 2023 about Pakistan, fertility, and rate.

Key information about Pakistan Industrial Production Index Growth

• Pakistan Industrial production fell 1.2 % YoY in Jan 2025, following a drop of 3.7 % YoY in the previous month.
• Pakistan Industrial production index growth rate YoY data is updated monthly, available from May 1998 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 3.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 76.5 % in Sep 2000 and a record low of -45.6 % in Apr 2020.

CEIC calculates Industrial Production Index Growth from monthly Manufacturing Quantum Index. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics provides Manufacturing Quantum Index with base 2015-2016=100. Industrial Production Index Growth prior to July 2017 is calculated from Industrial Production Index with base 2005-2006. Industrial Production Index Growth prior to July 2010 is calculated from Industrial Production Index with base 2010=100 sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

Graph and download economic data for Crude Birth Rate for Pakistan (SPDYNCBRTINPAK) from 1960 to 2023 about Pakistan, birth, crude, and rate.

Historical chart and dataset showing Pakistan population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.