Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 13.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan is 13.0%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan peaked at 15.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9.1%, in 2000.
That places Pakistan 67th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.2% | 11.3% | 14.6% | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.4% | 13.6% | 15.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.0% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.1% | 9.1% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 426.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 279.41 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.30 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 40.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 6.82 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 24.39 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Pakistan was 13.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.1% in 2000.
- How does Pakistan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Pakistan ranks 67th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.