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 1.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, 2007–2018
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 1.5% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 244.3% on the previous year and up 2,155.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Pakistan peaked at 1.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.
That places Pakistan 15th out of 39 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.1% | — |
| 2009 | 0.3% | +319.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | — |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +244.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 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 1.5% 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 1.5% 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 0.0% in 2013.
- How does Pakistan rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Pakistan ranks 15th out of 39 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 2,155.1%. 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 (%). 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)