According to the National Economic Survey, the trend of reduced spending on the health sector continued. Compared to 0.9 percent of GDP in the previous fiscal year, health expenditure this year remained limited to only 0.8 percent of GDP.
The survey stated that 238 new hospitals were established across the country during the year, bringing the total number of hospitals to 1,934. An increase of 312 units was also recorded in the number of Basic Health Units, raising the total to 5,746.
The Economic Survey reported that the neonatal mortality rate stood at 47 deaths per 1,000 live births, while average life expectancy increased by 0.2 percent, bringing the average life expectancy in Pakistan to 67.8 years.
According to the report, the number of doctors increased by 5.3 percent in 2025, raising the total number of registered doctors to 336,582, compared to 319,572 in 2024.
Similarly, the number of registered dentists was recorded at 42,118, reflecting an increase of 7.8 percent. The number of nurses across the country reached 138,391, while the number of registered midwives increased to 46,801. The number of Lady Health Workers was recorded at 29,163.
Positive progress was also reported in the education sector. The number of literate people in the country increased by 2.4 percent, while the literacy rate rose from 60.6 percent to 63 percent.
According to the Economic Survey, nine new universities were established in the country, bringing the total number of universities to 278. However, 28 percent of children are still out of school.
