Coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan
Pakistan: Coverage of social insurance programs was 6.4% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan, 2007–2018
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 6.4% for coverage of social insurance programs in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan peaked at 7.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 2015.
Pakistan ranks 30th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6.8% | — |
| 2009 | 7.7% | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 6.0% | -22.2% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 27 Peru 8.1% compare
- 28 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 6.8% compare
- 29 El Salvador 6.7% compare
- 31 Dominican Republic 5.8% compare
- 32 Paraguay 5.7% compare
- 33 Thailand 4.5% compare
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan?
- Coverage of social insurance programs in Pakistan was 6.4% in 2018, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.7% in 2009.
- What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 2015.
- How does Pakistan rank for coverage of social insurance programs?
- Pakistan ranks 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2018.
- Is coverage of social insurance programs rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social insurance programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.