Pakistan
Government finance and price level data from the World Bank WDI.
Government finances
Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.
Government debt
55% GDP
2000
Govt expenditure
12.8% GDP
2000
Price level
Pakistan is 75.9% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.
Overall price level
24.1(USA=100)
2025
Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.
Government debt since 1998
| Year | Debt (% GDP) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 79.1 | — |
| 2000 | 55 | -24.1 |
Data sources
| Dataset | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplus | World Bank WDI (GC.* indicators) | 2000–2024 |
| Price level index (USA=100) | World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio | 1990–2023 |
| Labour tax wedge | Eurostat earn_nt_taxrate | EEA/EU only |
| Statutory tax rates | OECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024 | EU+EFTA only |