Gross domestic product (GDP) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Pakistan, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan stood at 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan peaked at 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 39.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1951.
That places Pakistan 21st out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 39.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 49.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 69.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 51.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 90.26 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 116.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 99.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 142.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 215.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 157.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 277.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 365.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 290.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 440.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 614.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 459.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 774.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 993.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 805.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.17 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.20 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 18 Iran 1.57 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 19 Egypt 1.46 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 20 Australia 1.34 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 22 Taiwan 1.25 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 23 Poland 1.23 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 24 Nigeria 1.13 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 426.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 279.41 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.30 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 40.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 6.82 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan was 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1951.
- How does Pakistan rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Pakistan ranks 21st out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.