Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Pakistan Trapped in Low Human Development Bracket
Pakistan is having a hard time making progress in important areas like health, education, and the economy.
Even though the country is growing economically, most people are not feeling the benefits.
The Human Development Index, which measures things like life expectancy and education, shows that Pakistan is still in a low development bracket.
This means many people are struggling with basic needs like healthcare, education, and jobs.
The country's cities are also facing problems like pollution, water shortages, and poor management.
Climate disasters, like the floods in 2022, have made things even worse.
Experts say Pakistan needs to focus more on improving the lives of its people rather than just looking at economic numbers.
Pakistan's Human Development Index (HDI) stands at 0.544, placing it at 168th out of 193 nations.
The HDI adjusted for inequality is even lower at 0.364, highlighting deep inequality in Pakistan's growth model.
Life expectancy in Pakistan is 67.6 years, with expected years of schooling at 7.9 and mean years of schooling at 4.3.
Gross National Income per capita is USD 5,501, indicating that the economy is not creating opportunities but merely ensuring survival.
Pakistan's per-capita GDP growth averaged 1.9% annually from 2000-2022, with stagnation due to weak contributions from human and physical capital and declining productivity.
- Who
- Pakistan
- What
- Pakistan's low human development index and economic stagnation
- When
- Report released on Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Due to weak contributions from human and physical capital, declining productivity, and poor governance
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- 0.544
- HDI Adjusted for Inequality
- 0.364
- Life Expectancy
- 67.6 years
- Expected Years of Schooling
- 7.9 years
- Mean Years of Schooling
- 4.3 years
- Gross National Income per Capita
- USD 5,501
- Per-Capita GDP Growth (2000-2022)
- 1.9% annually
- Global Rank in Public Investment Efficiency
- Bottom 10