The share of remittances in GDP for Pakistan has increased from 1% in 2000 to 8% in 2023. As of 2019, this was one of the highest for countries with a population higher than 30 million. The three countries which ranked higher were Philippines, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The increased reliance on remittances mirrors the trend last seen between 1975 and 1985. While these inflows help sustain consumption, these can also be a source of Dutch disease.
Author: Dr. Ahmed Jamal Pirzada
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