Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Pakistan
Pakistan: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Pakistan, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Pakistan peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Pakistan 33rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +51.8% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -26.1% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -35.0% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 0 thousands per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 0 thousands per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, 3.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total population (thousands), 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 | +51.8% | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More population data for Pakistan
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1091 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7801 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.168 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.24 million (2100)
- Population density 662.88 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.168 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5037 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.8 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Pakistan?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Pakistan was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1973.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Pakistan rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Pakistan ranks 33rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. 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 Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total population (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.