ISLAMABAD – June 9, 2025: Pakistan’s per capita income in US dollars surged to $1,824 during the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), marking an 8.5% increase from $1,680 in FY24, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released on Monday.
The rise in per capita income is largely attributed to a strong rebound in net primary income, which posted an impressive growth of 33.4% in FY25. This improvement was driven by a significant uptick in workers’ remittances, fueled by better employment opportunities in key migration destinations including the Gulf region, United States, and the European Union. Additionally, higher returns on foreign investments played a vital role in boosting external income.
The surge in net primary income reflects the growing contribution of external earnings to national income, reinforcing balanced economic growth alongside ongoing domestic stabilization efforts. The gains are also evident in both USD and PKR terms, showing a broad-based improvement in national income metrics.
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The increase in per capita income aligns with the overall growth in GDP at current market prices, which recorded a 9.1% increase. The total size of Pakistan’s economy expanded to Rs. 114,691.8 billion, up from Rs. 105,142.7 billion in the previous fiscal year.
In line with GDP, Gross National Income (GNI)—which includes net primary income—followed a similar upward trend, reflecting the positive momentum in the broader economy.
Despite these gains, GDP growth remained moderate, with a slight increase driven primarily by the agriculture sector, which recorded 0.56% growth in FY25.
The economic indicators presented in the survey highlight a cautiously optimistic trajectory for Pakistan’s economy, underpinned by external inflows and a growing GDP base, although structural challenges remain.
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