Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Pakistan
Pakistan: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 22.1% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social protection and labor 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
In 2018, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Pakistan stood at 22.1%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.5% on the previous year and up 137.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Pakistan peaked at 22.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.3%, in 2007.
Pakistan ranks 37th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9.3% | — |
| 2009 | 18.8% | +101.9% |
| 2013 | 16.8% | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 16.1% | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 22.1% | +37.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.0% | 9.3% | 18.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.3% | 16.1% | 22.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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 protection and labor programs in Pakistan?
- Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Pakistan was 22.1% 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 protection and labor programs recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.3% in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 38 countries with data for 2018.
- Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.