Pakistan
Asia Pacific · Islamabad · PKR (Pakistani Rupee)
Economic Snapshot
Population
~241 million
World Bank / Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · 2024
GDP
~$372 billion
World Bank / IMF (estimates range $346B–$372B) · 2024
GDP per Capita
~$1,540
World Bank (derived) · 2024
Healthcare Economics
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.9% of GDP for public health spending (~Rs 925 billion); total health expenditure including private/out-of-pocket is higher but public investment remains among the lowest in the region
Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 · 2024
Health Spending / Capita
Low relative to regional peers; precise total (public + private) per-capita figures are not consistently published
Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 · 2024
Public Funding Share
Public system chronically underfunded; private sector carries a substantial share of urban healthcare delivery
Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 · 2024
Country Details
Region
Asia Pacific
Capital
Islamabad
Currency
PKR (Pakistani Rupee)
Timezone
UTC+5 (PKT — year-round)
Languages
Urdu, English
🚀 Market Opportunities
Pakistan is a large, underserved population market (241 million) with a fast-growing medical device sector, but public health spending below 1% of GDP means the private sector and NGO/donor-funded healthcare initiatives are the more realistic near-term commercial channels rather than large-scale public tenders. A capable local agent is a legal prerequisite, and manufacturers should factor in currency volatility when structuring pricing and payment terms.