Pakistan Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Pakistan's government debt was 55.03% in December 2000, down from 79.08% the previous year.
Pakistan's government debt stands at 55.03% as of December 2000. The government debt currently sits at 55.03% (down from 79.08% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 55.03% and 79.08%.
The trend
Among the 121 economies tracked on this platform, Pakistan ranks #57 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 79.08% in the previous year.
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 2000 | 55.03% |
| Dec 1998 | 79.08% |
| Dec 1993 | 78.91% |
| Dec 1992 | 74.53% |
| Dec 1991 | 76.09% |
| Dec 1990 | 78.77% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) 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 55.03% in December 2000, down from 79.08% the previous year.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Pakistan?
It fell in the latest reading — 55.03% in December 2000 versus 79.08% a year earlier.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).