Pakistan’s per capita income has reached an all-time high of $1,901 during fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional estimates released by AKD Securities using data from the Ministry of Finance and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
In local currency terms, the country’s average income per person rose to approximately Rs. 533,629 — the highest level ever recorded in Pakistan’s history.
The previous record stood at nearly $1,812 in FY25, while per capita income had dropped to around $1,458 in FY20 during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysts attribute the recent increase to improving macroeconomic stability, lower inflationary pressure, stronger remittance inflows, and gradual economic recovery over the past few years.
The figures were released alongside provisional data approved by the National Accounts Committee, which showed Pakistan’s economy growing by around 3.7 percent during FY26. The country’s total economic size also crossed the $452 billion mark for the first time.
Despite the milestone, experts note that Pakistan’s per capita income remains lower than many regional economies, including China, Turkey, and several Southeast Asian nations, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving higher living standards and sustainable economic growth.
