Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.37 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Pakistan, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 0.37 for financial markets efficiency index in 2020.
That represents a change of down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Pakistan peaked at 1 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0039, in 1992.
Pakistan ranks 35th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0045 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0046 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0047 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 0.005 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0051 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0058 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0063 | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0058 | -7.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0049 | -14.8% |
| 1989 | 0.0042 | -15.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0044 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0042 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0039 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0041 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0058 | +39.9% |
| 1995 | 0.0208 | +259.1% |
| 1996 | 0.5886 | +2733.3% |
| 1997 | 1 | +69.9% |
| 1998 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6811 | -31.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3785 | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 0.3653 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3385 | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0121 | -96.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0091 | -25.2% |
| 2015 | 0.5064 | +5485.1% |
| 2016 | 0.37 | -26.9% |
| 2017 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.37 | +0.0% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 0.37 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0729, 5.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +5485.1% | 0.0091 | 0.5064 |
| 1996 | +2733.3% | 0.0208 | 0.5886 |
| 1995 | +259.1% | 0.0058 | 0.0208 |
| 2013 | -96.4% | 0.3385 | 0.0121 |
| 1997 | +69.9% | 0.5886 | 1 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0051 | 0.0042 | 0.0063 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3632 | 0.0039 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9681 | 0.6811 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.309 | 0.0091 | 0.5064 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 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 efficiency index in Pakistan?
- Financial markets efficiency index in Pakistan was 0.37 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1997.
- What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0039 in 1992.
- How does Pakistan rank for financial markets efficiency index?
- Pakistan ranks 35th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. 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 Efficiency 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.