Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.65% in fiscal year 2026, slightly below the earlier estimate of 3.70%, according to updated figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
The National Accounts Committee (NAC), at its 118th meeting, revised agriculture growth upward to 3.50% from 2.89%, while industrial growth was adjusted downward to 3.34% from 3.51%. Services growth also declined to 3.81% from 4.09%.
Agricultural performance improved on higher wheat, maize and other crop production. However, large-scale manufacturing growth fell to 5.01% from 6.11%, while wholesale and retail trade slowed to 2.37%. Information and communication expanded by 9.53%, while finance and insurance grew by 4.23%.
The size of Pakistan’s economy reached Rs126.4 trillion, equivalent to $450.4 billion, compared with Rs114.9 trillion a year earlier. Per capita income stood at Rs531,897, or approximately $1,896.
Quarterly revisions showed GDP growth at 3.89% in the first quarter, 4.31% in the second and 4.42% in the third quarter.
However, economic growth slowed sharply to 2% in the fourth quarter of FY2026. Agriculture expanded by 3.71%, services grew by 3.62%, while industry contracted by 4.70%, highlighting persistent challenges to economic recovery.
