Financial Markets Depth Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Financial Markets Depth Index was 0.1292 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Depth Index in Pakistan, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets depth index in Pakistan stood at 0.1292.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets depth index in Pakistan peaked at 0.3773 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0562, in 1995.
Pakistan ranks 82nd of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Depth Index in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.07 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0705 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 0.072 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0778 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0788 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0904 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0969 | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0899 | -7.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0766 | -14.8% |
| 1989 | 0.0645 | -15.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0686 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0648 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0608 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0641 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0734 | +14.6% |
| 1995 | 0.0562 | -23.4% |
| 1996 | 0.1036 | +84.3% |
| 1997 | 0.1401 | +35.2% |
| 1998 | 0.1044 | -25.5% |
| 1999 | 0.189 | +81.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0985 | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 0.1798 | +82.6% |
| 2003 | 0.3156 | +75.5% |
| 2004 | 0.3716 | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 0.3585 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 0.3412 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 0.3773 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 0.1512 | -59.9% |
| 2009 | 0.1114 | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1027 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0769 | -25.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0884 | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0784 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 0.087 | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 0.112 | +28.8% |
| 2016 | 0.1326 | +18.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1313 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1291 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 0.1291 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1292 | +0.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 0.1292 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0424, 3.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 0.1292 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2086, 62% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0787 | 0.0645 | 0.0969 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0925 | 0.0562 | 0.189 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2505 | 0.0985 | 0.3773 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1068 | 0.0769 | 0.1326 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1292 | 0.1292 | 0.1292 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More financial sector data for Pakistan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0006 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0005 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0006 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial markets depth index in Pakistan?
- Financial markets depth index in Pakistan was 0.1292 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets depth index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3773 in 2007.
- What is the lowest financial markets depth index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0562 in 1995.
- How does Pakistan rank for financial markets depth index?
- Pakistan ranks 82nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets depth index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Markets Depth Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.