Pakistan
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Population
- 255,219,554
- 2025
- Area
- 796,100 km²
- Official languages
- Urdu, English
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee
- PKR
- GDP per capita
- US$1,596
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Pakistan permits dual nationality only with 22 listed countries, including the UK, USA and Canada; acquiring any other nationality ends Pakistani citizenship.
Pakistan (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #49/200 (78.7/100). Lowest relative position: Education Index — #178/191 (25.0/100). The passport ranks #109/198 and reaches 27 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 30.4/100 (#180/199). On the entry side, 2/197 passports can enter Pakistan without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Pakistan.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity26.9
- Safety & Stability53.3
- Economy & Income51.4
- Education25.0
- Environment & Clean Water43.4
- Infrastructure67.8
- Digital Connectivity28.1
- Equality53.1
- Learning Quality12.5
- Educational Attainment36.9
- Expected Years of Schooling27.0
- Education Spending18.5
- Basic Access35.8
- Violent Crime91.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism1.6
- Law Enforcement & Order22.5
- Road Safety68.4
- Absence of Armed Conflict88.8
- Health Outcomes43.7
- Coverage & Access43.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities8.5
- Spending & Investment0.3
- Financial Protection27.5
- Personal Income Tax36.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends62.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security34.3
- Rule of Law & Property Rights18.6
- Political Stability1.6
- Institutions & Regulation29.9
- Financial Soundness42.9
- Monetary Stability31.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement45.0
- Education25.0
- Healthcare26.9
- Safety53.3
- Quality of Life42.6
- Cost of living78.7
- Passport3.2
- Passport3.2
- Quality of Life42.6
- Safety53.3
- Healthcare26.9
- Purchasing power & price stability19.4
- Education25.0
- Wealth Protection26.5
- Tax60.6
- Cost of living78.7
- Healthcare26.9
- Safety53.3
- Quality of Life42.6
- Tax60.6
- Wealth Protection26.5
- Affordable Prices99.1
- Price Stability31.1
- Purchasing power16.5
At a glance
Entering Pakistan
- Visa-free: 2 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 189 passports
- Consular visa required: 6 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 1/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- SIFC Investor Visa (Special Investment Facilitation Council)
Frequently asked questions about Pakistan
What is the capital of Pakistan?
The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
What is the population of Pakistan?
According to the World Bank, Pakistan had a population of 255,219,554 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Pakistan?
The official languages of Pakistan are Urdu and English.
What currency does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
Does Pakistan allow dual citizenship?
Pakistan permits dual nationality only with 22 listed countries, including the UK, USA and Canada; acquiring any other nationality ends Pakistani citizenship.
How strong is the Pakistan passport?
The Pakistan passport ranks #109 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 27 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Pakistan passport holders?
Holders of the Pakistan passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 159 destinations and need an e-Visa for 61. Full list: Pakistan passport page.
How many passports can enter Pakistan without applying for a visa in advance?
2 of 197 passports can enter Pakistan without applying for a consular visa in advance: 2 visa-free. 189 need an e-Visa and 6 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Pakistan offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Pakistan: SIFC Investor Visa (Special Investment Facilitation Council). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, SIFC Investor Visa (Special Investment Facilitation Council) requires a minimum investment starting from US$50,000 (reference USD conversion).
Can family members join programmes in Pakistan?
SIFC Investor Visa (Special Investment Facilitation Council) can include spouse.
Where is Pakistan strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Pakistan is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#49 of 200) and weakest on the Education Index (#178 of 191).
How does Pakistan rank for quality of life?
Pakistan scores 42.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #183 of 211.
Is Pakistan expensive to live in?
Pakistan scores 78.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #49 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Pakistan?
Pakistan scores 53.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #155 of 203.
How does Pakistan rank for healthcare?
Pakistan scores 26.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #166 of 192.
How does Pakistan rank for education?
Pakistan scores 25.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #178 of 191.
How does Pakistan rank on taxes?
Pakistan scores 60.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #111 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Pakistan rank for wealth protection?
Pakistan scores 26.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #187 of 205.
Is Pakistan a good place to relocate with a family?
Pakistan scores 37.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #178 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
