Pakistan Government Spending as a Share of GDP

What the government spends on salaries and running services, as a share of the economy, compared with South Asia. Debt interest and development projects are not in this measure. Government Spending is currently 9.7 % of GDP.

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Government Spending

Updated Nov 05, 2026, 08:03 AM

9.7% of GDP

▲Higher: The state takes a larger direct part in the economy through wages and services.

▼Lower: The state is spending less on running services, often because of tight budgets.

In detail

Period: 2025-26
South Asia: 10.2% of GDP (2025)
India: 10.8% of GDP (2025)
Bangladesh: 5.8% 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 how much of demand comes from the state, and how Pakistan compares with its region.

Economy: This is the government part of GDP by spending. It adds directly to demand, alongside households, investment and net exports.

For you: It pays for public salaries, schools, hospitals and police.

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