Resources statistical capacity in Pakistan

Pakistan: Resources statistical capacity was 5.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5.96 million
Change on year
up 12.5%
World rank
44th
of 146 countries
All-time high
46.99 million
in 2012
All-time low
2.37 million
in 2020
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Pakistan, 2010–2023

010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M50.0M2010201620232010: 12.3M2011: 11.0M2012: 47.0M2013: 29.4M2014: 30.9M2015: 31.7M2016: 19.8M2017: 10.4M2018: 11.0M2019: 6.6M2020: 2.4M2021: 4.4M2022: 5.3M2023: 6.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 5.96 million for resources statistical capacity in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Pakistan peaked at 46.99 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.37 million, in 2020.

That places Pakistan 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Pakistan, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 12.34 million —
2011 11.01 million -10.8%
2012 46.99 million +326.9%
2013 29.42 million -37.4%
2014 30.94 million +5.2%
2015 31.66 million +2.3%
2016 19.82 million -37.4%
2017 10.43 million -47.4%
2018 11.04 million +5.9%
2019 6.64 million -39.9%
2020 2.37 million -64.3%
2021 4.36 million +84.2%
2022 5.30 million +21.5%
2023 5.96 million +12.5%

Pakistan compared with similar countries

  • Pakistan's 5.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Pakistan's 5.96 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 5.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 21.03 million 6.64 million 46.99 million 10
2020s 4.50 million 2.37 million 5.96 million 4

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 41 Haiti 6.39 million compare
  2. 42 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.12 million compare
  3. 43 Uganda 6.07 million compare
  4. 45 South Africa 5.76 million compare
  5. 46 Jamaica 5.54 million compare
  6. 47 Cape Verde 5.04 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Pakistan?
Resources statistical capacity in Pakistan was 5.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 46.99 million in 2012.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 2.37 million in 2020.
How does Pakistan rank for resources statistical capacity?
Pakistan ranks 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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