Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan
Pakistan: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 1.9% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, 2007–2018
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2018, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Pakistan stood at 1.9%. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 371.8% on the previous year and up 697.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Pakistan peaked at 1.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2007.
Pakistan ranks 31st of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.2% | — |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +391.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -49.0% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | -32.4% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | +371.8% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 1.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.9%, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 28 Dominican Republic 4.1% compare
- 29 Ecuador 2.7% compare
- 30 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.3% compare
- 32 Sri Lanka 1.5% compare
- 33 South Africa 0.9% compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 0.6% compare
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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Pakistan?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Pakistan was 1.9% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.9% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Pakistan ranks 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 697.9%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) 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)