Terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan
Pakistan: Terms of trade adjustment was 1.65 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.65 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
14th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.77 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
-216.47 billion constant LCU
in 2013
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan is 1.65 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 1,053.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan peaked at 1.77 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, -216.47 billion constant LCU, in 2013.
Pakistan ranks 14th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 430.53 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 342.59 billion constant LCU | -20.4% |
| 1962 | 366.79 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 466.26 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 1964 | 495.17 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 445.31 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 593.14 billion constant LCU | +33.2% |
| 1967 | 608.29 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 900.87 billion constant LCU | +48.1% |
| 1969 | 692.52 billion constant LCU | -23.1% |
| 1970 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | +87.9% |
| 1971 | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 1972 | 850.55 billion constant LCU | -25.1% |
| 1973 | 959.49 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 856.09 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 462.86 billion constant LCU | -45.9% |
| 1976 | 499.24 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 551.90 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 551.89 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 761.20 billion constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 1980 | 815.95 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 548.23 billion constant LCU | -32.8% |
| 1982 | 407.36 billion constant LCU | -25.7% |
| 1983 | 508.67 billion constant LCU | +24.9% |
| 1984 | 558.98 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 540.60 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 661.54 billion constant LCU | +22.4% |
| 1987 | 860.66 billion constant LCU | +30.1% |
| 1988 | 816.36 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 789.64 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 812.02 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 789.48 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 1.04 trillion constant LCU | +31.2% |
| 1993 | 987.14 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 1.24 trillion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 1.69 trillion constant LCU | +35.9% |
| 1999 | 1.46 trillion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 949.40 billion constant LCU | -34.9% |
| 2001 | 887.56 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 922.79 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 782.16 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 693.92 billion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 346.99 billion constant LCU | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 234.27 billion constant LCU | -32.5% |
| 2008 | -134.00 billion constant LCU | -157.2% |
| 2009 | -50.88 billion constant LCU | -62.0% |
| 2010 | -55.59 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 30.75 billion constant LCU | -155.3% |
| 2012 | -137.93 billion constant LCU | -548.6% |
| 2013 | -216.47 billion constant LCU | +56.9% |
| 2014 | -187.68 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 2015 | -172.77 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 32.96 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2018 | 18.02 billion constant LCU | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 77.00 billion constant LCU | +327.2% |
| 2020 | 219.94 billion constant LCU | +185.6% |
| 2021 | 277.43 billion constant LCU | +26.1% |
| 2022 | 209.60 billion constant LCU | -24.5% |
| 2023 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | +466.2% |
| 2024 | 1.77 trillion constant LCU | +49.0% |
| 2025 | 1.65 trillion constant LCU | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 534.15 billion constant LCU | 342.59 billion constant LCU | 900.87 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 792.93 billion constant LCU | 462.86 billion constant LCU | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 650.80 billion constant LCU | 407.36 billion constant LCU | 860.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.16 trillion constant LCU | 789.48 billion constant LCU | 1.69 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 563.22 billion constant LCU | -134.00 billion constant LCU | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -61.17 billion constant LCU | -216.47 billion constant LCU | 77.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 884.73 billion constant LCU | 209.60 billion constant LCU | 1.77 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 11 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.81 trillion constant LCU compare
- 12 Angola 2.49 trillion constant LCU compare
- 13 Burkina Faso 2.23 trillion constant LCU compare
- 15 Paraguay 1.63 trillion constant LCU compare
- 16 Senegal 1.50 trillion constant LCU compare
- 17 Costa Rica 1.37 trillion constant LCU 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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 93,501 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,500 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 7.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 262.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 419,215 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Pakistan was 1.65 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.77 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -216.47 billion constant LCU in 2013.
- How does Pakistan rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Pakistan ranks 14th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,053.3%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.