Pakistan Poverty Rate Jumps to 28.8% in 2024-25 After Six-Year Surge

Pakistan's poverty rate rises by 7% over seven years amid inflation, flood disasters

ISLAMABAD: After a hiatus of seven years, the Ministry of Planning has unveiled a new poverty assessment, revealing a concerning escalation in poverty across Pakistan. The latest figures indicate that the national poverty rate has climbed to 28.9% in 2024–25. The report defines the poverty line as a monthly income of Rs8,484 per individual. Comparing these figures to the 2018–19 data, when the poverty rate was 21.9%, the increase of over 7 perce…

Nearly one-third of Pakistan’s population lives in extreme poverty: report

Pakistan’s progress in reducing poverty has reversed in recent years, with new official estimates showing a marked increase in the share of people living below the poverty line. The latest data for 2024-25 highlights mounting economic pressures on households, reflecting the impact of inflation, slower growth and prolonged financial instability across the country. As per the figures, 28.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in 202…

Pakistan poverty rate jumps to 28.8% in 2024-25 after six-year surge

Poverty levels in Pakistan have climbed significantly over the past six years, reversing earlier gains and pushing nearly one-third of the population below the poverty line in 2024-25, according to the latest official estimates. Fresh figures compiled after the completion of the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024-25 indicate that 28.8 percent of Pakistanis are now living below the national poverty threshold. This marks a sharp rise…

National Poverty Jumps To 28.8% In 2024-25

Beggars seek alms from motorists at 9th Avenue in Islamabad, on January 14, 2025. — APP Poverty stood at 21.9% in 2018-19. Official figures expected today. Labour Force Survey also expected. ISLAMABAD: Poverty has increased over the past six years in the country, with the latest estimates suggesting that 28.8% of the population is living in the clutches of poverty in 2024-25. According to official figures, poverty stood at 21.9% in 2018-19. How…