Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan
Pakistan: Gross fixed capital formation was 51.21 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
51.21 billion current US$
Change on year
up 19.9%
World rank
51st
of 181 countries
All-time high
54.70 billion current US$
in 2018
All-time low
394.79 million current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 51.21 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan peaked at 54.70 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 394.79 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 394.79 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 538.64 million current US$ | +36.4% |
| 1962 | 622.64 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1963 | 799.03 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1964 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1965 | 1.27 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 1.16 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1967 | 1.24 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 1.22 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 1.20 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 1.44 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1971 | 1.48 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 1.17 billion current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 723.26 million current US$ | -38.4% |
| 1974 | 1.07 billion current US$ | +48.2% |
| 1975 | 1.64 billion current US$ | +52.8% |
| 1976 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +40.4% |
| 1977 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 2.93 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 3.19 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 3.98 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1981 | 4.82 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1982 | 5.17 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 4.86 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 5.14 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 5.14 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 5.43 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 5.83 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 6.34 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 6.95 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 6.92 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 7.92 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 9.09 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 9.90 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 9.33 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 10.33 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 11.00 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 10.20 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 9.36 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 8.77 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 14.53 billion current US$ | +65.6% |
| 2001 | 13.88 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 12.98 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 15.29 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 18.43 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 21.14 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 26.83 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 29.14 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 32.93 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 29.73 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 28.03 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 29.80 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 33.66 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 34.33 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 35.82 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 42.30 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2016 | 44.63 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 49.60 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 54.70 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 44.25 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 39.37 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 44.70 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 51.92 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 41.27 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2024 | 42.71 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 51.21 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 51.21 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 9.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 51.21 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.29 billion current US$, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 950.21 million current US$ | 394.79 million current US$ | 1.27 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.86 billion current US$ | 723.26 million current US$ | 3.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.37 billion current US$ | 3.98 billion current US$ | 6.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.28 billion current US$ | 6.92 billion current US$ | 11.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.49 billion current US$ | 12.98 billion current US$ | 32.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.71 billion current US$ | 28.03 billion current US$ | 54.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.20 billion current US$ | 39.37 billion current US$ | 51.92 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 48 New Zealand 61.12 billion current US$ compare
- 49 South Africa 59.29 billion current US$ compare
- 50 Hungary 54.09 billion current US$ compare
- 52 Uzbekistan 50.01 billion current US$ compare
- 53 Morocco 48.89 billion current US$ compare
- 54 Greece 47.37 billion current 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 43.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Pakistan was 51.21 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.70 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 394.79 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Pakistan ranks 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.