Where does Pakistan stand in the world? This page tracks the Pakistan world ranking stories that answer that question: the global indexes, league tables and record books where Pakistan and Pakistanis appear, from the Legatum Prosperity Index and the World Happiness Report to world freelancing rankings and individual world records.
Pakistan’s name shows up in more world lists than most people realise, often higher than they expect. A Pakistani scholar ranked No. 2 in The Muslim 500, freelancers ranked among the world’s best, the world’s highest polo ground, universities in the global top 400. We collect them all here, check each one against its official source, and update this page as new rankings are published.
Pakistan’s world ranking stories
- NUST Enters World Top 200 in Four Subjects in QS Rankings 2025
- Pakistan Among the World’s Top Rice Exporters, Fourth in 2025
- Abdul Raffay Paracha Wins Pakistan’s First Olympiad Gold Medal at the International Biology Olympiad
- Shehroze Kashif: The Youngest Pakistani to Climb All 14 Eight-Thousanders
- Pakistan Freelancing Ranking 2026: 16th in the World as Freelance Earnings Hit a Record $1.76 Billion
- Pakistan Climbs to 104 in World Happiness Report 2026
- Shandur, World’s Highest Polo Ground
- The 4th most popular freelancing country in the world – Pakistan
- Pakistani Professor the Best CS Researcher
- Shadab Khan Breaks T20 Record for Most Wickets
- Babar Azam: Pakistan’s Highest Test Run-Scorer of 2022
- Pakistan Ranks 125th on the Legatum Prosperity Index 2026
Records and rankings to know
- Pakistan Freelancing Ranking 2026: 16th in the World as Freelance Earnings Hit a Record $1.76 Billion
- Pakistan Ranks 125th on the Legatum Prosperity Index 2026
- Shandur, World’s Highest Polo Ground
- Pakistani Professor the Best CS Researcher
Common questions
What is Pakistan’s world ranking?
It depends on the list. Pakistan ranks 125th on the Legatum Prosperity Index 2026, 104th in the World Happiness Report 2026, and its freelancers sit among the world’s top suppliers of digital services. This page gathers them all.
Are these rankings verified?
Yes. Every story links its official source, such as the ranking publisher or the record body, and we correct a story if a ranking changes.
How often do world rankings change?
Most big indexes publish once a year. We refresh our coverage when each new edition appears.
Umar is an engineer by profession and a passionate writer by passion. He has a deep interest in sharing good news related to Pakistan and has been working hard to promote the positive image of his homeland. Umar has written numerous articles on various topics related to Pakistan, such as technology, sports, culture, and economy.