Gross capital formation in Pakistan
Pakistan: Gross capital formation was 58.17 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
58.17 billion current US$
Change on year
up 18.6%
World rank
51st
of 187 countries
All-time high
60.78 billion current US$
in 2018
All-time low
507.35 million current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Pakistan is 58.17 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Pakistan peaked at 60.78 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 507.35 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 51st out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 507.35 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 581.90 million current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1962 | 669.47 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1963 | 852.37 million current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1964 | 1.09 billion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1965 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1966 | 1.24 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1968 | 1.29 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1969 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1971 | 1.66 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 1.32 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1973 | 817.84 million current US$ | -38.0% |
| 1974 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +43.4% |
| 1975 | 1.84 billion current US$ | +56.9% |
| 1976 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 2.77 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1978 | 3.03 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 3.37 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 4.18 billion current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 5.27 billion current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1982 | 5.92 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1983 | 5.39 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 5.69 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 5.71 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 5.99 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 6.38 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 6.93 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 7.60 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 7.58 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 8.62 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 9.84 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 10.72 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 10.14 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 11.25 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 12.03 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 11.19 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 11.01 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 9.80 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 16.23 billion current US$ | +65.5% |
| 2001 | 15.54 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 14.65 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 17.21 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 20.69 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 23.62 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 29.59 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 32.29 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 36.39 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 32.93 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 31.40 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 33.74 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 37.94 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 38.75 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 40.46 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 47.43 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 49.98 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 55.40 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 60.78 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 49.74 billion current US$ | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 44.51 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 50.66 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 58.34 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2023 | 47.03 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2024 | 49.07 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 58.17 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 58.17 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 9.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 58.17 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 2.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.03 billion current US$ | 507.35 million current US$ | 1.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.99 billion current US$ | 817.84 million current US$ | 3.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.91 billion current US$ | 4.18 billion current US$ | 7.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.22 billion current US$ | 7.58 billion current US$ | 12.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.91 billion current US$ | 14.65 billion current US$ | 36.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.56 billion current US$ | 31.40 billion current US$ | 60.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.30 billion current US$ | 44.51 billion current US$ | 58.34 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$), annual growth rate 43.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Pakistan?
- Gross capital formation in Pakistan was 58.17 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 60.78 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 507.35 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for gross capital formation?
- Pakistan ranks 51st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.