Pakistan Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Pakistan's government debt was 72.77% in December 2025, up from 70.28% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 70.28%.
Pakistan's government debt stands at 72.77% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 72.77% (up from 70.28% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 44.21% and 80.81%, and is 2.49% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Pakistan ranks #52 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 70.28% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 70.28%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 72.77% |
| Dec 2024 | 70.28% |
| Dec 2023 | 78.51% |
| Dec 2022 | 77.32% |
| Dec 2021 | 74.75% |
| Dec 2020 | 80.81% |
| Dec 2019 | 78.71% |
| Dec 2018 | 66.32% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Pakistan Have in 2026?
Pakistan's government debt was 72.77% in December 2025, up from 70.28% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 70.28%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Pakistan?
It rose in the latest reading — 72.77% in December 2025 versus 70.28% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).