Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Pakistan
Pakistan: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 2,568 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,568
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
72nd
of 222 countries
All-time high
5,590
in 2007
All-time low
271.92
in 1991
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Pakistan, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Pakistan is 2,568, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 25.4% on the previous year and up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Pakistan peaked at 5,590 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 271.92, in 1991.
Pakistan ranks 72nd of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 278.33 | — |
| 1991 | 271.92 | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 360.57 | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 399.3 | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 789.34 | +97.7% |
| 1995 | 492.1 | -37.7% |
| 1996 | 439.31 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 711 | +61.8% |
| 1998 | 506 | -28.8% |
| 1999 | 532 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 309 | -41.9% |
| 2001 | 383 | +23.9% |
| 2002 | 823 | +114.9% |
| 2003 | 534 | -35.1% |
| 2004 | 1,118 | +109.4% |
| 2005 | 2,201 | +96.9% |
| 2006 | 4,273 | +94.1% |
| 2007 | 5,590 | +30.8% |
| 2008 | 5,438 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 2,338 | -57.0% |
| 2010 | 2,022 | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 1,162 | -42.5% |
| 2012 | 859 | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 1,333 | +55.2% |
| 2014 | 1,887 | +41.6% |
| 2015 | 1,673 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 2,576 | +54.0% |
| 2017 | 2,496 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 1,737 | -30.4% |
| 2019 | 2,234 | +28.6% |
| 2020 | 2,057 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 2,147 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 1,462 | -31.9% |
| 2023 | 2,048 | +40.1% |
| 2024 | 2,568 | +25.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2,568 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 936.46, 2.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2,568 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,635, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 477.99 | 271.92 | 789.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,301 | 309 | 5,590 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,798 | 859 | 2,576 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,056 | 1,462 | 2,568 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 267.00 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0007 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.05 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -30.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0045 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.26 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 43.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Pakistan?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Pakistan was 2,568 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,590 in 2007.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 271.92 in 1991.
- How does Pakistan rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Pakistan ranks 72nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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