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Pakistani Scorecard

Country profile

Pakistan is a South Asian country with diverse landscapes ranging from the towering peaks of the Himalayas to fertile plains and arid deserts. It has a population of 247.5 million, a population growth rate of 1.55%, and a median age of 20.29 years.

Its history is marked by ancient civilizations, the influence of Islam since the 7th century, and the creation of an independent state in 1947 following the end of British colonial rule.

Today, Pakistan is working to develop its economy and infrastructure while celebrating its multifaceted cultural traditions, literature, and art.

Its capital city is Islamabad.

How does Pakistan compare to other countries?

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Pakistan improved by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Pakistan worsened by 1.2% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Pakistan improved by 59.0% from 2023 to 2024

Income Inequality in Pakistan improved by 5.4% from 2015 to 2018

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Pakistan improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Pakistan improved by 3.3% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Pakistan worsened by 3.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Pakistan improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World in Pakistan worsened by 8.6% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Pakistan improved by 131.6% from 2019 to 2021

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Pakistan improved by 7.4% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Pakistan worsened by 25.0% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Pakistan worsened by 6.4% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Pakistan improved by 7.5% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Pakistan worsened by 4.9% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Pakistan worsened by 28.0% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Pakistan worsened by 11.3% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Pakistan improved by 12.0% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Pakistan improved by 18.7% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Pakistan worsened by 2.6% from 2020 to 2021