Pakistan Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Pakistan's income share bottom 10% was 4.20% in 2018, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2018.
Overview
Pakistan's income share bottom 10% stood at 4.20% in 2018, a rise of +0.10pp from 2015. Pakistan ranked 7th globally.
Pakistan's income share held by the bottom 10% of the population has exhibited fluctuations over the past three decades. Beginning at 3.40% in 1990, the indicator reached its all-time low, and then gradually rose to 4.40% in 1996, its peak. However, this upward trend was short-lived, and by 2018, the figure had declined to 4.20%, a ranking of seventh globally. Notably, this latest value closely mirrors that of Czechia and Slovenia, both of which have maintained a stable income share for the bottom 10%. Conversely, Ukraine has surpassed Pakistan's figure, standing at 4.30%, while Finland has a lower share of 3.80%. The trajectory of Pakistan's income share has been relatively stable since 2000, with only minor fluctuations. Yet, a significant shift in economic policies or structural changes, such as increased investment in education and social welfare programs, could potentially alter this trend and improve the income share of the country's most vulnerable populations.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4.20% | +0.10pp | #7 |
| 2015 | 4.10% | −0.10pp | #6 |
| 2013 | 4.20% | −0.10pp | #3 |
| 2011 | 4.30% | +0.00pp | #2 |
| 2010 | 4.30% | +0.00pp | #2 |
| 2007 | 4.30% | +0.20pp | #1 |
| 2005 | 4.10% | +0.20pp | #2 |
| 2004 | 3.90% | −0.40pp | #8 |
| 2001 | 4.30% | +0.60pp | #1 |
| 1998 | 3.70% | −0.70pp | #5 |
| 1996 | 4.40% | +1.00pp | #1 |
| 1990 | 3.40% | −0.10pp | #6 |
| 1987 | 3.50% | – | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's income share bottom 10% was 4.20% in 2018. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's income share bottom 10% peaked at 4.40% in 1996.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Pakistan was 3.40% in 1990.
Pakistan ranks 7th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share bottom 10% of Pakistan in 2018 was 4.20%. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_income-bottom-10,
title = {Pakistan Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}