Pakistan: economy and key statistics
Pakistan is number 41 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $407.3 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,596. The economy grew by 3.7% in 2025. Unemployment is 5.4%. The economy is 51% services, 23% agriculture, 20% industry. In 311 Institute directories: 29 R&D labs.
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National power
Pakistan is number 34 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 47.9 out of 100: economic 67, technology 27, military 39 and human capital 67.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $407.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.68 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,596 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.7% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.5% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 255.2 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 85.2 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 51% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 20% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 13% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 23% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 10% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.5% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 2% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.16% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 57% of people | 2024 |
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Main export industries
Pakistan exported goods worth about $32.4bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Textiles, made up articles: $5.5bn (17.0% of goods exports)
- Apparel and clothing accessories: $4.8bn (14.7% of goods exports)
- Cereals: $4.5bn (13.8% of goods exports)
- Apparel and clothing accessories: $3.9bn (12.1% of goods exports)
- Cotton: $2.7bn (8.3% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
- Macao (#94)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Pakistan?
Pakistan had a GDP of $407.3 billion in 2025, ranking number 41 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Pakistan?
GDP per person in Pakistan was $1,596 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Pakistan growing?
The economy of Pakistan grew by 3.7% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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