Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan
Pakistan: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 2.7% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, 2007–2018
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2018, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Pakistan stood at 2.7%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 179.6% on the previous year and up 1,049.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Pakistan peaked at 2.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2007.
Pakistan ranks 28th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.2% | — |
| 2009 | 1.7% | +615.6% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | -43.6% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | +179.6% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.2%, 12.9× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 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 population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Pakistan?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Pakistan was 2.7% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Pakistan ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,049.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)