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Poverty Rate (national line)

2018 · 22/07/2026 · high

The share of Pakistanis living below the national poverty line is the single clearest measure of how the economy treats its poorest.

21.90 % of population
Poverty Rate (national line)
World Bank (2018)

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How it affects the economy

Poverty shapes consumption, schooling and health outcomes, and drives the scale of programmes like BISP.

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What this means for you

Behind this number are households choosing between food, school fees and fuel — it moves slowly, but it is the number that matters most.

Data source: World Bank (2018)