Pakistan's Economy: Demographic Dividend or Threat?
Twenty years ago, I asked whether Pakistan’s swelling working-age population would prove a demographic dividend or a demographic threat. The answer, I argued then, depended entirely on what governments chose to do, in education, health, and labour market policy, while the window remained open. That window ran from 1990 to roughly 2045 at that time. We are now 35 years into it. The Economic Survey 2025-26 , released on Thursday, offers the most current evidence on how the choi
Pakistan's significant working-age population, comprising over half of its 252 million citizens, presents a potential economic boon. However, recent government economic data suggests this demographic advantage may not be fully realized. Despite celebrating GDP growth and increased foreign reserves, critical investments in human capital, particularly in education and health sectors, remain insufficient.
The nation's future economic prosperity hinges on its ability to effectively invest in its young population, as a failure to do so could transform a potential demographic dividend into a significant economic challenge.
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