Will Pakistan become the second largest economy in the world by surpassing India? Know the truth of the claim

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 2, 2026

Pakistan World Second Largest Economy Fact Check: India has recently achieved the great achievement of becoming the fourth largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan. After this, Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and the rulers there are in shock. But along with this success, Pakistan has also tried to spread fake news on social media.

Pakistani social media handles claimed that by 2075, Pakistan will become the second largest economy in the world, surpassing America and India. For this he cited a fake report of Goldman Sachs. But was it true?

How much truth is there in Pakistan’s prediction?

Fact check website D-Intent Data exposed this claim of Pakistan. According to the report, the original report by Goldman Sachs states that China will be the world’s largest economy by 2075. India will be in second place with $52.5 trillion, while Pakistan will be in sixth place with just $12 trillion.

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FACT: Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating false claims alleging that Goldman Sachs projected Pakistan to become the world’s second-largest economy at $52.5 trillion by 2075, behind China at $57 trillion, while India would rank 30th with a GDP (1/4) pic.twitter.com/etaAOIuCjC
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) January 1, 2026

D-Intent also revealed that these claims of Pakistan were to create an atmosphere against India. Frustrated with India’s growing economy, Pakistanis had taken the help of a fake report by Goldman Sachs. The private sector plays an important role in the growth of the Indian economy, which is continuously supporting the development. Along with this, the government is making trade agreements with various countries to promote exports. India has also signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with UK, Oman and New Zealand in 2025.

How will India’s economy fare?

India has secured fourth position with an economy of $4.18 trillion. In the next 2-3 years, India can overtake Germany and reach the third position. By 2030, India aims to become a $7.3 trillion economy. India’s economy is growing at a fast pace. Strong government reforms, rising domestic demand and low crude oil prices are boosting economic growth.

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Apart from this, growth is also being supported by trade agreements being signed by the government and increase in exports. The pace of India’s economic journey shows that India is on track to become an upper middle-income country by 2047, its hundredth year of independence.