Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Pakistan

Pakistan: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 63.5% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
63.5%
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
3rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
90.9%
in 2007
All-time low
62.4%
in 2015
Years of data
5
2007–2018

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Pakistan, 2007–2018

0204060801002007201220182007: 90.9 %, preT2009: 74.5 %, preT2013: 70.6 %, preT2015: 62.4 %, preT2018: 63.5 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 63.5% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Pakistan peaked at 90.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 62.4%, in 2015.

Pakistan ranks 3rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Pakistan, 2007 to 2018.
Year %, preT Change
2007 90.9%
2009 74.5% -18.0%
2013 70.6% -5.3%
2015 62.4% -11.6%
2018 63.5% +1.7%

Pakistan compared with similar countries

  • Pakistan's 63.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.3%, 1.4× the median. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 82.7% 74.5% 90.9% 2
2010s 65.5% 62.4% 70.6% 3

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 1 Côte d'Ivoire 94.5% compare
  2. 2 Albania 77.2% compare
  3. 4 Malawi 58.7% compare
  4. 5 Burkina Faso 53.0% compare
  5. 6 Colombia 47.6% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Pakistan?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Pakistan was 63.5% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 90.9% in 2007.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 62.4% in 2015.
How does Pakistan rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Pakistan ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs