Pakistan GDP by Spending: Consumption, Investment, Government, Net Exports

The share of the economy spent by households, with the breakdown of government, investment and net exports, and how South Asia compares. Consumption is currently 83.8 % of GDP.

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Consumption

Updated Nov 05, 2026, 08:03 AM

83.8% of GDP

▲Higher: A larger share of the economy goes on household spending rather than investment.

▼Lower: A smaller share goes on household spending, leaving room for investment or exports.

In detail

Period: 2025-26
Households: 83.8% of GDP
Government: 9.7% of GDP
Investment: 14.5% of GDP
Net exports: -7.9% of GDP
Average household spends a month: PKR 79,150
Average household earns a month: PKR 82,179
South Asia: 58.7% of GDP (2025)
India: 56.7% of GDP (2025)
Bangladesh: 72.2% of GDP (2025)

Source

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)

high confidence Taken directly from the official source's own figures on every update.

Why this matters

It shows what actually drives the economy: households, the state, investment or trade.

Economy: Low investment and negative net exports leave an economy dependent on borrowed dollars to keep growing.

For you: An economy that consumes without investing creates fewer lasting jobs.

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