Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 27.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Pakistan, 2010–2024
Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Pakistan is 27.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Pakistan peaked at 35.4% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 24.4%, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 1st of 68 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.4% | — |
| 2011 | 33.1% | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 29.5% | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 26.0% | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 24.4% | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 27.1% | +11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.7% | 24.4% | 35.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 27.1% | 27.1% | 27.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More poverty & inequality data for Pakistan
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 2 surveys (2025)
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via 0 surveys per person (2025)
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via 0 surveys per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fertility rate vs. share living in extreme poverty 3.6 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 3,634 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, annual growth rate 4.94 % change on previous year (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 12.36 (2023)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 12.4% (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Pakistan?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Pakistan was 27.1% in 2024, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
- What is the highest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.4% in 2010.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.4% in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Pakistan ranks 1st out of 68 countries with data for 2024.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) is the percentage of a population living in poverty according to the World Bank's Multidimensional Poverty Measure. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure includes three dimensions – monetary poverty, education, and basic infrastructure services – to capture a more complete picture of poverty.