Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) was 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
46.37 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 13.2%
World rank
49th
of 161 countries
All-time high
54.97 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2018
All-time low
3.57 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan stood at 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan peaked at 54.97 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.57 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 49th out of 161 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +52.1% |
| 1962 | 6.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1963 | 7.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 8.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.3% |
| 1966 | 8.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.1% |
| 1967 | 8.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 7.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 7.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 8.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.7% |
| 1971 | 8.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 7.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 8.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 7.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 8.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 9.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 10.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 10.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 11.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 12.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 12.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 13.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 14.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 15.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 16.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 17.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 18.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 18.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 19.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 20.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 21.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 23.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 24.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 24.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 25.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 26.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 25.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 24.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 23.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 24.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 25.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 25.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 27.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 29.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 32.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 39.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 40.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 41.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 40.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 37.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 33.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 35.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 36.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 37.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 42.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 46.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 49.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 54.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 48.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 45.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 47.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 49.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 41.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 40.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.11 billion constant 2015 US$, 9.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.07 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +52.1% | 3.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.43 billion constant 2015 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | 19.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 20.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 26.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 24.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 41.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 33.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 54.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 40.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 49.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 46 New Zealand 50.87 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 47 South Africa 50.71 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 48 Portugal 49.82 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 50 Egypt 45.85 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 51 Ethiopia 41.64 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 52 Greece 41.54 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 335.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.9222 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 314.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.6734 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 14.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0312 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan was 46.37 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.97 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.57 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Pakistan ranks 49th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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 is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.