Gross capital formation in Pakistan
Pakistan: Gross capital formation was 58.17 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 51st out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.03 billion current US$ | 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 |
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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 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 185 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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About this data
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.