Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
74.65 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
53rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
76.59 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
2.64 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Imports of goods and services in Pakistan, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Pakistan is 74.65 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Pakistan peaked at 76.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.64 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Pakistan ranks 53rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1979 | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1980 | 6.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1981 | 6.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 6.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 6.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 7.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 7.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 7.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 7.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 8.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 10.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 11.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 12.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 12.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 11.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 14.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 15.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 13.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1998 | 12.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 11.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 12.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 11.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 12.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 15.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 22.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.7% |
| 2005 | 29.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 35.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 37.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 47.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2009 | 35.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.7% |
| 2010 | 40.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 47.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 48.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 49.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 51.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 48.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 51.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 64.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2018 | 68.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 57.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 52.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 76.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.9% |
| 2022 | 76.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 58.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2024 | 66.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2025 | 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.62 billion BoP, current US$, 6.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.94 billion BoP, current US$, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 7.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 40.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 68.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 52.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 76.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 50 Colombia 86.34 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 51 Bangladesh 80.73 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 52 Kazakhstan 80.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 54 Peru 74.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 55 Algeria 74.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 56 New Zealand 68.44 billion BoP, 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services in Pakistan?
- Imports of goods and services in Pakistan was 74.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 76.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Pakistan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Pakistan ranks 53rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.