Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy remains heavily concentrated in a limited number of sectors, with just ten subsectors contributing 88.4 percent of the country’s total GDP in FY2026, according to sector-wise economic data.
The largest contributor is wholesale and retail trade, which accounts for 17.8 percent of GDP, highlighting the central role of commercial activity in the national economy.
The livestock sector ranks second with a 14.6 percent share, underscoring the continued importance of agriculture and related industries to Pakistan’s economic output.
Manufacturing contributes 12.1 percent of GDP, making it the third-largest sector and a key pillar of industrial activity despite trailing behind trade and livestock.
Meanwhile, transportation and storage account for 10.4 percent of GDP, reflecting the growing significance of logistics, supply chains, and goods movement across the country.
Other major contributors include:
- Other Private Services: 8.9%
- Crops: 8.0%
- Real Estate Activities: 5.9%
- Public Administration & Social Security: 4.4%
- Education: 3.2%
- Information & Communication: 3.2%
The data highlights Pakistan’s continued reliance on traditional sectors such as trade, agriculture, manufacturing, and basic services. While these industries remain the backbone of the economy, knowledge-based and technology-driven sectors still account for a comparatively smaller share of overall economic activity.
Economists note that broader diversification and greater investment in high-value sectors could play an important role in enhancing long-term economic growth and resilience.
