Current Account Balance in Pakistan
The current account balance in Pakistan averaged -2.5% of GDP in the decade up to 2023, which is below the Asia-Pacific regional average of 2.0% of GDP. The 2023 reading was -0.7% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Pakistan Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Pakistan from 2024 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Pakistan Current Account Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -4.2 | -1.5 | -0.8 | -4.7 | -1.0 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -13.4 | -4.4 | -2.8 | -17.5 | -3.3 |
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