Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Pakistan

Pakistan: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 19.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
19.2%
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
32nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
20.8%
in 2015
All-time low
1.1%
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2018

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Pakistan, 2007–2018

051015202007201220182007: 1.1 %2009: 13 %2013: 19.5 %2015: 20.8 %2018: 19.2 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 19.2% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 1,630.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Pakistan peaked at 20.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2007.

That places Pakistan 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Pakistan, 2007 to 2018.
Year % Change
2007 1.1%
2009 13.0% +1069.5%
2013 19.5% +50.1%
2015 20.8% +6.8%
2018 19.2% -7.7%

Pakistan compared with similar countries

  • Pakistan's 19.2% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 19.2%, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.1% 1.1% 13.0% 2
2010s 19.9% 19.2% 20.8% 3

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 29 Russian Federation 29.6% compare
  2. 30 Kazakhstan 27.7% compare
  3. 31 Armenia 23.2% compare
  4. 33 Republic of Moldova 18.4% compare
  5. 34 Kosovo 16.3% compare
  6. 34 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 16.3% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Pakistan?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Pakistan was 19.2% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 20.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2007.
How does Pakistan rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Pakistan ranks 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,630.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)