Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original Gini coefficient in Pakistan
Pakistan: Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original Gini coefficient was 5,392 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original Gini coefficient data in Pakistan, 1820–2017
Source: Various sources (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2017, use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data in Pakistan stood at 5,392. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data in Pakistan peaked at 5,392 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 709.17, in 1820.
Pakistan ranks 113th of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original Gini coefficient in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 709.17 | — |
| 1850 | 718.02 | +1.2% |
| 1870 | 795.31 | +10.8% |
| 1890 | 920.68 | +15.8% |
| 1910 | 1,075 | +16.7% |
| 1929 | 1,122 | +4.4% |
| 1950 | 1,025 | -8.7% |
| 1960 | 1,031 | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 1,517 | +47.1% |
| 1980 | 1,851 | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 2,531 | +36.7% |
| 2000 | 3,155 | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 3,884 | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 4,354 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 5,392 | +23.8% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 5,392 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,205, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 5,392 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12,250, 44% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 709.17 | 709.17 | 709.17 | 1 |
| 1850s | 718.02 | 718.02 | 718.02 | 1 |
| 1870s | 795.31 | 795.31 | 795.31 | 1 |
| 1890s | 920.68 | 920.68 | 920.68 | 1 |
| 1910s | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 |
| 1920s | 1,122 | 1,122 | 1,122 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1,031 | 1,031 | 1,031 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1,517 | 1,517 | 1,517 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1,851 | 1,851 | 1,851 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,531 | 2,531 | 2,531 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,520 | 3,155 | 3,884 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,873 | 4,354 | 5,392 | 2 |
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 use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data in Pakistan?
- Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data in Pakistan was 5,392 in 2017, according to Various sources (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,392 in 2017.
- What is the lowest use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 709.17 in 1820.
- How does Pakistan rank for use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data?
- Pakistan ranks 113th out of 160 countries with data for 2017.
- Is use of interpolation and extrapolation on original gini coefficient data rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Various sources (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Use of interpolation and extrapolation on original Gini coefficient data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
In order to produce global estimates of historical poverty trends we have interpolated or extrapolated inequality data for missing observations. Green indicates observations of the Gini coefficient available in the original source.