Pakistan achieved a GDP per capita of $1,680 in FY 2024, with an estimated growth rate of $2,405 in FY 2025, indicating economic recovery and resilience.
Islamabad’s GDP per capita of $2,996 is higher than many regional benchmarks, including India’s national average of $2,106.
Punjab’s per capita income of $1,713.60 is 2% higher than Pakistan’s national average.
Sindh emerged as the standout, boasting a per capita income of $1,748.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan reported $1,388.41 and $1,106 respectively, showing continued progress.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have per capita incomes of $1,550 and $1,730, respectively, reflecting Pakistan’s focus on balanced regional development.
India’s regional disparities show stark contrasts, with southern states reporting a per capita income of $3,421 while the Hindutva-dominated northern regions report only $813.
According to UNDP and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, India faces the highest poverty rate in the world, with 234 million people living below the poverty line.
Youth unemployment in India reached alarming levels, with the International Labor Organization reporting an increase from 35.2 percent to 65.7 percent.
Pakistan’s economy lost $150 billion over two decades due to foreign-sponsored terrorism, which hosted 4 to 5 million Afghan refugees.
Pakistan’s resilience to external pressures reflects its determination for stability and sustainable development amid ongoing challenges.
Pakistan’s vision for sustainable and inclusive development provides a roadmap for turning challenges into opportunities.