Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Pakistan
Pakistan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Pakistan is 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 183.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Pakistan peaked at 48.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.4928 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1970.
Pakistan ranks 55th of 193 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 (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.6295 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.6675 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1962 | 0.6854 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 0.753 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 0.7335 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 0.8089 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 0.5851 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.7% |
| 1967 | 0.6464 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 0.5524 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1969 | 0.5028 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1970 | 0.4928 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 0.4991 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 0.5021 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 1.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +199.5% |
| 1974 | 1.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 2.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 1.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1977 | 1.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 1.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 2.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 2.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 2.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 2.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 2.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.2% |
| 1984 | 2.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 3.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 3.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 3.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 3.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 4.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 4.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 5.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 5.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 5.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 5.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 7.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 8.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 7.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 7.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 6.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.7% |
| 2001 | 7.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.2% |
| 2002 | 7.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 7.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 7.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 10.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.8% |
| 2006 | 12.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 11.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 14.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 16.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 2010 | 16.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 16.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 17.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 18.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 18.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 16.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 16.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 18.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 20.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 26.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 27.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 28.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 39.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.8% |
| 2023 | 44.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 48.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 13.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +199.5% | 0.5021 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6564 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5028 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8089 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4928 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 26.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 27.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 48.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 52 Cape Verde 52.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 53 French Polynesia 50.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 54 Afghanistan 48.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 56 Nepal 45.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 North Macedonia 40.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Bhutan 40.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 43.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Pakistan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Pakistan was 48.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 48.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4928 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- How does Pakistan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Pakistan ranks 55th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.