Exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan
Pakistan: Exports as a capacity to import was 5.92 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.92 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
32nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
6.01 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
500.42 billion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan stood at 5.92 trillion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 123.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan peaked at 6.01 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 500.42 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
That places Pakistan 32nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 583.77 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 500.42 billion constant LCU | -14.3% |
| 1962 | 529.47 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 692.34 billion constant LCU | +30.8% |
| 1964 | 715.54 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 666.91 billion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1966 | 838.47 billion constant LCU | +25.7% |
| 1967 | 865.50 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | +35.8% |
| 1969 | 991.90 billion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 1970 | 1.65 trillion constant LCU | +66.1% |
| 1971 | 1.48 trillion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1972 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | -23.2% |
| 1973 | 1.27 trillion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | -12.3% |
| 1975 | 745.60 billion constant LCU | -32.8% |
| 1976 | 822.00 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1977 | 817.91 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 851.84 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +29.3% |
| 1980 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1981 | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 858.89 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 1983 | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | +24.7% |
| 1984 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +27.6% |
| 1987 | 1.66 trillion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 1988 | 1.58 trillion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 1.66 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 1.70 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 1.97 trillion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 2.35 trillion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 2.46 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 2.69 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 2.54 trillion constant LCU | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 2.65 trillion constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 2.33 trillion constant LCU | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 2.45 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 2.77 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 3.14 trillion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 2.97 trillion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 3.27 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 3.21 trillion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 3.19 trillion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 2.89 trillion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 2.80 trillion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 3.02 trillion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 3.19 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 2.62 trillion constant LCU | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 2.79 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 2.74 trillion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 2.65 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.86 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 2.96 trillion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 3.24 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 3.73 trillion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 3.92 trillion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 4.21 trillion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 4.40 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 5.49 trillion constant LCU | +24.6% |
| 2024 | 6.01 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2025 | 5.92 trillion constant LCU | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 755.97 billion constant LCU | 500.42 billion constant LCU | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | 745.60 billion constant LCU | 1.65 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.27 trillion constant LCU | 858.89 billion constant LCU | 1.66 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.42 trillion constant LCU | 1.70 trillion constant LCU | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | 2.33 trillion constant LCU | 3.27 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.98 trillion constant LCU | 2.62 trillion constant LCU | 3.73 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.99 trillion constant LCU | 3.92 trillion constant LCU | 6.01 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,500 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 262.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 419,215 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.984 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Pakistan was 5.92 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.01 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 500.42 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Pakistan rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Pakistan ranks 32nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.