Standard of living in Pakistan

The standard of living in Pakistan differentiates and varies between different classes of society. Pakistan is a largely developing country and according to the Human Development Index, is ranked 147th out of 170 countries, upper side of "low human development."

Despite having a growing middle class numbering over 70 million, a large portion of the country's population remains poor. Poverty, unemployment and a population boom contribute to Pakistan's current social problems. As of 2008, over 17% of the total population was found abjectly living below the poverty line while the unemployment rate, as of 2010, numbered up to an unprecedented 15%. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 24.3% lived below the national poverty line in 2015. Poor governance, political insecurity, and religious persecution have further added to the issues faced by the average Pakistani family.

See also

• List of Pakistani Districts by Human Development Index

External links

• The Standard of Living in Pakistan --- Better or Worse?