Pakistan GDP Deflator
Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG
Pakistan's gdp deflator was 28.41% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 29.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's gdp deflator stood at 28.41% in 2025, a rise of +6.38pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.41% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 11th globally.
Pakistan's GDP deflator, a measure of the average price level of goods and services in the economy, has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 65 years. Notably, the country has experienced an all-time peak of 68.01% in 2000, which is a stark contrast to the 1963 trough of -1.15%, indicating a period of deflation. The GDP deflator has been steadily increasing, with the latest recorded value standing at 28.41% in 2025, ranking 11th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Pakistan's GDP deflator is lower than Malawi's 34.40%, but higher than Iran, Islamic Republic of's 27.34%. The increasing trend suggests that Pakistan is experiencing moderate inflation, which has been a consistent feature of the country's economic landscape. A significant shift in monetary policy or a structural change in the economy could alter the trajectory of Pakistan's GDP deflator, potentially leading to either a stabilization or an acceleration of the inflation rate.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Deflator | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 36.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 32.41% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.41% | +6.38pp | #11 |
| 2024 | 22.03% | −3.99pp | #181 |
| 2023 | 26.02% | +12.08pp | #190 |
| 2022 | 13.94% | +3.67pp | #158 |
| 2021 | 10.27% | +0.32pp | #161 |
| 2020 | 9.94% | +0.91pp | #188 |
| 2019 | 9.04% | +5.19pp | #191 |
| 2018 | 3.84% | −0.19pp | #133 |
| 2017 | 4.03% | +3.11pp | #125 |
| 2016 | 0.92% | −3.52pp | #68 |
| 2015 | 4.44% | −2.77pp | #156 |
| 2014 | 7.21% | −0.17pp | #180 |
| 2013 | 7.38% | −2.54pp | #183 |
| 2012 | 9.92% | −6.49pp | #183 |
| 2011 | 16.41% | +5.82pp | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's gdp deflator was 28.41% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 29.0% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's gdp deflator peaked at 68.01% in 2000.
The lowest gdp deflator in Pakistan was -1.15% in 1963.
Pakistan ranks 11th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's gdp deflator is projected to reach 28.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gdp deflator of Pakistan in 2025 was 28.41%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_gdp-deflator,
title = {Pakistan GDP Deflator},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/gdp-deflator/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}