Inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan
Pakistan: Inflation of consumer prices was 3.55 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.55
Change on year
down 71.9%
World rank
81st
of 190 countries
All-time high
30.77
in 2023
All-time low
-0.5165
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan is 3.55, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 71.9% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan peaked at 30.77 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.5165, in 1962.
That places Pakistan 81st out of 190 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.
Inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.95 | — |
| 1961 | 1.64 | -76.4% |
| 1962 | -0.5165 | -131.5% |
| 1963 | 1.46 | -382.0% |
| 1964 | 4.18 | +187.0% |
| 1965 | 5.57 | +33.2% |
| 1966 | 7.23 | +29.8% |
| 1967 | 6.81 | -5.8% |
| 1968 | 0.1706 | -97.5% |
| 1969 | 3.19 | +1767.8% |
| 1970 | 5.35 | +67.9% |
| 1971 | 4.73 | -11.6% |
| 1972 | 5.18 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 23.07 | +345.1% |
| 1974 | 26.66 | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 20.9 | -21.6% |
| 1976 | 7.16 | -65.8% |
| 1977 | 10.13 | +41.6% |
| 1978 | 6.14 | -39.4% |
| 1979 | 8.27 | +34.7% |
| 1980 | 11.94 | +44.4% |
| 1981 | 11.88 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 5.9 | -50.3% |
| 1983 | 6.36 | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 6.09 | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 5.61 | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 3.51 | -37.6% |
| 1987 | 4.68 | +33.5% |
| 1988 | 8.84 | +88.8% |
| 1989 | 7.84 | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 9.05 | +15.4% |
| 1991 | 11.79 | +30.3% |
| 1992 | 9.51 | -19.4% |
| 1993 | 9.97 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 12.37 | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 12.34 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 10.37 | -16.0% |
| 1997 | 11.38 | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 6.23 | -45.3% |
| 1999 | 4.14 | -33.5% |
| 2000 | 4.37 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 3.15 | -27.9% |
| 2002 | 3.29 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 2.91 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 7.44 | +155.5% |
| 2005 | 9.06 | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 7.92 | -12.6% |
| 2007 | 7.6 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 20.29 | +167.0% |
| 2009 | 13.65 | -32.7% |
| 2010 | 12.94 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 11.92 | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 9.68 | -18.7% |
| 2013 | 7.69 | -20.6% |
| 2014 | 7.19 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 2.53 | -64.8% |
| 2016 | 3.77 | +48.9% |
| 2017 | 4.09 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 5.08 | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 10.58 | +108.3% |
| 2020 | 9.74 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 9.5 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 19.87 | +109.3% |
| 2023 | 30.77 | +54.8% |
| 2024 | 12.63 | -58.9% |
| 2025 | 3.55 | -71.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.67 | -0.5165 | 7.23 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.76 | 4.73 | 26.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.27 | 3.51 | 11.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.72 | 4.14 | 12.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.97 | 2.91 | 20.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.55 | 2.53 | 12.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.34 | 3.55 | 30.77 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 9.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,596 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 279.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 445,917 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.05 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,669 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Pakistan was 3.55 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.77 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5165 in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Pakistan ranks 81st out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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