GDP of Pakistan vs India: Full Comparison (2026)
How do the two neighbours’ economies really compare? Verified IMF and World Bank figures on GDP, growth rates, per-capita income and PPP — with the numbers date-stamped so you always know what you’re reading.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Quick answer: India’s economy is roughly ten times the size of Pakistan’s. Per the IMF’s 2025 data (October 2025 World Economic Outlook), India’s nominal GDP was about $4.13 trillion (5th–6th largest in the world) versus Pakistan’s $410 billion (42nd). In purchasing-power-parity terms the gap is similar: India ~$16.2 trillion (3rd) vs Pakistan ~$1.57 trillion (27th). India’s real GDP growth in 2025 was 7.7% against Pakistan’s 3.2% (IMF, July 2026 update).
The Headline Numbers
GDP of Pakistan vs India: 2025 Figures
All figures below are from the IMF World Economic Outlook, date-stamped October 2025 unless noted. Exchange-rate moves shift nominal rankings, so treat these as a snapshot — not a verdict.
| Indicator (2025, IMF) | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal GDP | ~$4.13 trillion | ~$410 billion |
| World rank (nominal) | 5th–6th | 42nd |
| GDP (PPP) | ~$16.2 trillion (3rd) | ~$1.57 trillion (27th) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | ~$11,160 | ~$6,252 |
| Real GDP growth 2025 | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| Real GDP growth 2026 (proj.) | 6.4% | 3.6% |
A note on the moving target: the IMF’s April 2026 Outlook revised India’s 2025 nominal figure to about $3.9–4.15 trillion (6th place, behind Japan and the UK) after rupee depreciation — a reminder that nominal rankings swing with currencies while real growth tells the steadier story. India remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
Why the Gap Exists
Why India’s Economy Is 10x Pakistan’s
The gap is not about talent — it is about scale, structure and three decades of diverging policy.
Population and market size
India has about 1.45 billion people — roughly six times Pakistan’s ~255 million. A bigger domestic market attracts more investment, supports larger industries and generates more tax revenue. Per-capita, the gap narrows: India’s PPP per-capita income is about 1.8x Pakistan’s.
Services and IT exports
India’s IT and business-services exports exceed $250 billion a year, built over three decades of investment in technical education and English-language services. Pakistan’s IT exports, while growing fast, are roughly a tenth of that.
Industrial depth
India manufactures everything from cars to pharmaceuticals to smartphones at global scale, with deep supply chains. Pakistan’s industry is narrower — textiles dominate exports, at about 60% of the total.
Macro stability
India has run steadier macroeconomic policy with larger foreign-exchange reserves (over $600 billion) and lower inflation volatility. Pakistan has required repeated IMF programmes — 24 since 1958 — to stabilise its external account.
Beyond GDP
Beyond GDP: Growth, Trade and Outlook
GDP is one lens. Here’s the wider picture.
Who’s growing faster?
India: 7.7% in 2025, projected 6.4% in 2026 — the fastest among major economies. Pakistan: 3.2% in 2025, projected 3.6% in 2026 — recovering from the 2022–23 crisis but well below its 6%+ potential.
Exports compared
India’s goods and services exports exceed $800 billion annually. Pakistan’s total exports are around $30–35 billion — textiles-led, with IT services the fastest-growing segment.
What the IMF projects
The IMF expects India to overtake the UK by 2027 and Japan by 2028, becoming the world’s 3rd-largest nominal economy by the early 2030s. Pakistan’s path depends on sustained reform under its current IMF programme.
For the broader economic rivalry, read our India vs Pakistan economy comparison, and for Pakistan’s own trajectory see Pakistan GDP growth rate: IMF figures and outlook.
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All figures on this page are from the IMF World Economic Outlook, date-stamped as noted. Nominal GDP moves with exchange rates — check the “last updated” date above and the IMF’s latest release for the current vintage.