CPI=Consumer Price Index

WPI=Wholesale Price Index

SPI=Sensitive Price Indicator

Trends of Inflation During July-April 2009-10 and 2010-11:

• Source: FBS (Federal Bureau of Statistics) in percent 

INFLATION IN 2010-2011:

Inflation is measured by the changes in consumer price Index (CPI) increased by 14.1% in July-April 2010-11 as against 11.5% in the relative period of last year. During this period food is the major issue, with that flood fuel prices and food stuff prices had also affected the rate of inflation. Inflation of food has continuously increases and recorded at 18.4% as against 12.0% in the comparable period of last year. Non-food inflation will decrease in this period but it will over all affect the inflation with increase, recorded at 52.6%, where as food inflation accounted for 47.4% increase in CPI inflation. The analysis of CPI shows that food inflation worked as stimulant in the index with its 18.4% increase. Non-food groups are further divided into categorizes, the highest increase is in transport group with 16.5% followed by 14.9% in energy group, medicine 14.5% and textile has 11.7% increase. Another contributing factor is increase in the prices of crop sector/ agriculture sector. A part from these groups and factors there are many other factors and issues which will affect the increase in inflation rate of Pakistan. Due to unstable availability of food and other commodities the prices are increasing, other factors also include increase in crude oil prices, sugar prices. The issue of increase in prices is not only the problem of Pakistan but it is also faced by all other developing countries of world. Due to unavailability of food as well as non food items, most of the products are importing from other countries on high prices, to reduce the external affect of inflation, country need to increase the internal production of the country crops etc, but to reduce the affect of inflation no proper initiatives are taken, and still facing the problem of unavailability of food, to avoid unavailability issue, necessary item are importing from other countries. However, food imports comprises significant portion of imports as it account for 13.5% of imports in July-March 2010-11 and contributed 38% increase in imports. Pakistan has imported 1.02 million tons of sugar, 1.4 million tons of edible oil (palm oil), 0.5 million tons of pulses and 94.3 thousand tons of tea, by importing food items from other countries will continuously increase the inflation rate.

Annual CPI Inflation by Major Groups:

Increase in non-food inflation is mainly because of increase in global fuel prices, as well as impact of fuel and food inflation. Due to POL prices, it will affect on domestic prices, and through price adjustment in retail oil prices, electricity tariff and gas changes will also increase inflation rate. And it will also affect domestic cost of transportation, production and ultimately acceleration in inflation.

Change in price Indices energy related items:

INFLATION BY INCOME GROUP:

The measure of inflation shows that inflation has great affect on poor, because their 50% of spending goes to food. Growing inflation prevalence for lowest income groups is 15.3%, which is highest prevalence amongst all income groups. While inflation is lowest for uppermost income group and it is far inferior then lowest group inflation at 13.6%.

Inflation Rate by Income Groups:

• Source: FBS

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*Literacy-population 10 years and older:

Literacy rate of Pakistan is about 58% of population, age group 10 years and above. At provisional level 60% Punjab while, Balochistan is 41% which is less among all provinces. 

* Adult literacy-population 15 years and older:

Adult literacy rate in Pakistan is about 55% of population, age group 15 years and above, while at province level Sindh is 58%, 37% in Balochistan which is lowest among all provinces.

*Pakistanis those had ever attended school: 

The statistics revealed that the overall literacy rate of Pakistan is 60%. Whereas the data depicts literacy growth of Punjab is 63% followed by 60% in Sindh, 53% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and 42% in Balochistan.

*Pakistanis that has completed primary or higher level of education:

The statistics shows that overall 49% Pakistanis are getting education till primary or higher level. Whereas provisional finding reveals that Punjab and Sindh has 52% Pakistanis, 41% from KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and 32% are from Balochistan are getting education till primary or higher level. 

*Gross enrolment rate at the primary level (age 5-9) by province (excluding katchi class):

The statistics shows that the gross enrolment rate in Pakistan at the primary level age 5-9 (excluding katchi class) is 74%, while 98% in Punjab the highest rate among all provinces, 89 % in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa),84% in Sindh and 32% in Balochistan.

*Gross enrolment rate at the primary level (age 6-10) by province (excluding katchi class):

The gross enrolment rate of Pakistan is 91% at the primary level age 6-10 (excluding katchi class), while at provisional level 98% in Punjab, 89% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 82% in Sindh and 75% in Balochistan.

*Gross enrolment rate at the primary level (age 4-9) by province (including katchi class):

The data shows that the gross enrolment rate in Pakistan at the primary level (age 4-9) by province (including katchi class) is 91%, whereas at provisional level its 99% in Punjab which is highest one at provisional level, 91% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 78% in Sindh and 67% in Balochistan.

*Gross enrolment rate for govt. Primary level (age 5-9) by province (excluding katchi class):

The statistics shows that the gross enrolment rate of Pakistan for Government primary level school (age 5-9) by province (excluding katchi class) is 63%, while at provisional level 70% Balochistan followed by 68% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 62% in Punjab and 59% in Sindh.  

*Net enrolment rate at the primary level (age 5-9) by province (excluding katchi class):

The net enrolment rate in Pakistan is 56% at primary level age 5-9 (including katchi class). 61% in Punjab, 53% in Sindh, 51% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and lowest one is 47% in Balochistan.

*Net enrolment rate at the primary level (age 6-10) by province (excluding katchi class): 

The statistics revealed that the net enrolment rate in Pakistan is 61%, at the primary level age 6-10 (excluding katchi class). In provinces Punjab has 70%; KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) 64%, Sindh 62% and 52% in Balochistan.

*Net enrolment rate at the primary level (age 5-9) by province (including katchi class):

The net enrolment rate in Pakistan is 61% at the primary level age 5-9 (including katchi class).68% in Punjab, 58% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 52% in Sindh and 44% in Balochistan.

*Net enrolment rate in govt. Primary level (age 5-9) by province (excluding katchi class):

The net enrolment rate in Pakistan is 37% for Government primary level age 5-9 (excluding katchi class). At provisional level Balochistan has the highest enrolment rate i.e.44% followed by 38% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 37% in Sindh and 36% Punjab the lowest one.

*Gross enrolment rate at the middle level (age 10-12) – by province: 

The gross enrolment rate of Pakistan is 54% at middle level age 10-12. The highest is 58% in Punjab, followed by 57% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 48% in Sindh and 35% in Balochistan.

 *Gross enrolment rate at the middle level (age 11-13) – by province: 

At the middle level the gross enrolment rate of Pakistan is 62%, age is 11-13. While 64% in Punjab and KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sindh 59% and Balochistan 45%.

*Net enrolment rate at the middle level (age 10-12) – by province:

In Pakistan 20% is the net enrolment rate at the primary middle level age 10-12. While 23%, is in Punjab 19% in Sindh, 17% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and 13% in Balochistan.

*Net enrolment rate at the middle level (age 11-13) – by province:

The net enrolment rate of Pakistan is 35% at the middle level, age 11-13. While 37%, is in punjab,36% in Sindh, 33% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and 25% in Balochistan.

*Gross enrolment rate at the matric level (age 13-14)-by province:

The gross enrolment rate of Pakistan is 57% at the matric level, age 13-14. While at provisional level Punjab 61%,55% in Sindh, 54% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and 38% in Balochistan.

*Gross enrolment rate at the matric level (age 14-15)-by province:

The gross enrolment rate of Pakistan is 55% at the matric level, age between 14-15. Whereas at provisional level, 59% in punjab, 52% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 50% in Sindh and 34% in Balochistan.

*Net enrolment rate at the matric level (age 13-14)-by province:

In Pakistan the net enrolment rate at the matric level, age group 13-14 is 12%. While 14% is in Punjab, 11% in Sindh, 7% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and 6% in Balochistan. 

*Net enrolment rate at the matric level (age 14-15)-by province: 

In Pakistan the net enrolment rate at the matric level is 25% ages 14-15 and at provisional level 23% in Punjab and Sindh, 19% in KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and 14% in Balochistan.

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DISCLAMAR: The above statistics have been taken from Federal Bureau Statistics on Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey 2010-11 for general interest of audience and no guarantee of data has been taken. This is not for profit service of IFT and IFT does not claim any responsibility for loss or profit made out of use of data presented here. IFT is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages related to the content of this page under any circumstances.

Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan has recently conducted sixth round of Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) survey 2010-11. In which Information is gathered from 76546 households, the given sample had covered entire country and information is gathered on social sector issues of household from all four provinces of Pakistan. According to the findings 86% of Pakistanis are living in their own houses. Literacy rate of Pakistan is about 58% of population, age group 10 years and above. The primary focus is given on main sectors i.e. Education, Health, Household Assets/ Amenities, Immunization, Pre/Post Natal care of females and Household satisfaction by facilities and services in the overall context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In this post finding of HOUSING sector is covered.

Statistics for percentage distribution of household by housing tenure shows that Majority (85.92%) Pakistanis have their own houses, 6.75% people living on rent, 5.97% people use to live free and 1.35% of Pakistanis are living on subsidize rent.

• Roofing Material:

Another statistics related to the Roofing Material used in construction of housing units shows that, 27.80% Pakistanis are using RBC/RCC as roofing material, 36% peoples are using WOOD/BAMBOO, 6.78% people are using SHEET/IRON/CEMENT and 29.43% people use other roofing materials for building their house.

*RCC stands for reinforced concrete cement

Material used for Building Walls: Findings related to the Material used for Building Walls shows that, 72.21% Pakistanis use BURNT BRICKS, 21.72% Pakistanis use BRICKS/MUD, 1.94% Pakistanis uses WOOD and 4.14% Pakistanis uses other materials for building walls in there housing units.

• Number of Rooms available in a Housing Unit:

Statistics related to Number of Rooms available in a Housing Unit shows that, 24.83% Pakistanis have one room in their housing unit, 69.33% Pakistanis have 2-4 rooms in their housing units and 5.84% Pakistanis have 5 & more rooms in their housing units.

• Lightning Materials:

The survey findings related to Lightning Materials shows that, in Pakistan majority (91.37%) peoples use electricity for lightning purpose, 7.28% use GAS/OIL, 0.57% use CANDLES and 0.78% uses other lightning materials.

• Fuel Consumption for Cooking:

Statistics related to the Fuel Consumption for Cooking purpose shows that, very less percent (0.03%) of Pakistanis use electricity, 35.42% Pakistanis use GAS/OIL, 47.47% Pakistanis uses CHARCOAL and 17.08% Pakistanis use other materials as fuel for cooking purpose.

• Usage/Sources of Drinking Water:

The statistics related to Usage/Sources of Drinking Water shows that, 32% people of Pakistan use TAP water for drinking, 28% use HAND PUMP, 27% use MOTOR PUMP, 4% use DUG WELL water and 9% uses other sources for drinking water.

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Disclaimer: The above statistics have been taken from Federal Bureau Statistics on Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey 2010-11 for general interest of audience and no guarantee of data has been taken. This is not for profit service of IFT and IFT does not claim any responsibility for loss or profit made out of use of data presented here. IFT is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages related to the content of this page under any circumstances.

Newsletter Edition: June 2011

Produced By: International Field & Tab

International Field and Tab conducted a survey from 26th April, 2011 to 4th May, 2011, on “How Inflation Affects  Consumption Behavior and Attitude in Pakistan – 2011″

This is a not for profit public service  by Mr. Mohsin Muslim – a Sociologist, Demographer and Behavioral Scientist.

Summary Findings * Data is averaged across 9 cities of Pakistan.

1. Inflation and its Impact on Pakistanis

A stable inflation not only gives nurturing environment for economic growth, but also uplifts the poor and fixed income citizens who are the most vulnerable in society. Nowadays Inflation is the current issue in Pakistan. Basically it is the rise in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When the general price level rises, each unit of the functional currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation is a decline in the real value of money — a loss of consumers’ purchasing power. For more details click here

SAVING:

• Overall only 7% Pakistanis are able to save part of their income.
• People in Lahore (11%) save more than compared to people from other cities.
• Younger people (18-25 years) save 10% i.e. more than the people from other age groups.

The graph below will also shows the saving percentages of income:

INVESTMENT/USE OF SPARE MONEY:

• Overall half of the respondents deposit their spare money in Bank. However only 28% invest in business, 18% invest in gold and 16% invest their spare money in land.
• People in Lahore are more inclined to deposit their savings into Bank compared to people living in other cities.

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Almost every 4th Pakistani is Optimistic about the Economic Conditions.

The perception of people about the economic conditions of Pakistan is not that good. Overall, most people are pessimistic (73%) However people in Karachi (85%) are more pessimistic with compared to people living in other cities (63%). The people between the ages of 18 years – 25 years (mainly youth) (76%) people are more pessimistic than other age groups.

These statistics are taken from the survey which is conducted by IFT on “Affects on Consumption’s Behavior and Consumers’ Attitude – 2011”.

Top most economic concerns among Pakistanis 2010-2011: 85% of the people are concerned about the increased electricity prices, 84% are concerned about increased prices of food items and the 80% are concerned about unemployment.

Recently International Field & Tab conducted a survey on “Inflation” the most talked about reality of daily life of Pakistani consumers and how it affects the consumer’s attitude and their consumption behavior.

The survey revealed that 90% of our population is affected by the increase of inflation in the country and they are punch by the huge increase in the prices.

According to the data collected by the researchers was categorized into following;

• Top Concerns
• Moderate Concerns
• Least Concerns

The top most concern arising due to inflation in Pakistan is “increase in electricity prices” which is a significant problem. Almost 85% of the sample is worried about the price hike of electricity in Pakistan due to the economic. The second top most concern of the nation is the increase in food prices which is 84% followed by unemployment, third top most concern by 80 %.

The people are less concerned about increase in, oil prices 78%, gas prices 74%, and gold prices 71%.  Moreover the least concerned issues are the climatic changes and natural disasters.

The statistics given above are taken from the recently conducted survey by IFT. In which, 1500 respondents are targeted from 9 different cities of Pakistan.

Pakistan population census organization was established in 1950 as a part of Ministry of Home Affairs and first three censuses were conducted by this organization. After 1972 Census, Census Organization was established on a permanent footing and was made an attached department of Ministry of Interior. With the formation of Registration organization in 1973, as an attached department of Ministry of Interior and also headed by Census Commissioner, both the department were merged in 1976 and called as “Census & Registration Organization”. In March 1978, this organization is split into two separate departments.

HISTORY OF CENSUS:

Pakistan has a long history of Census taking and the first regular Population Census in the area now comprising Pakistan was held in 1881. Since then regular censuses have been conducted after every ten years in the year ending at one. After independence, the first census of Pakistan was conducted in 1951, the second in 1961 while the third census was held in 1972 instead of 1971 due to political environment in the country and war with India. The fourth census was held in March 1981 and fifth one which was due in 1991 could be held in March, 1998 due to specific circumstances.

CENSUS 2011:

The sixth census of Pakistan has been started from March this year for which all the preparations have been finalized. The preparations were started earlier in October last year but were postponed due to a law and order situation in the tribal areas and the army’s engagement in some areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. But first phase can be completed successfully on time, and now second phase is in progress.

The census is the largest field exercise that will involve 175,000 workers, about one for every 1,000 people, and it has been conducted in two phases commencing March 2011. While the house listing operation has been carried out in March and April, the population and housing census will be conducted in August and September. The country has been divided into 423 districts for the information gathering exercise.

Schedule of CENSUS-2011:

House Listing Operation                     : 5^th to 19^th April, 2011

Population & Housing Census             : August/September 2011

CALENDAR ACTIVITIES:

For The Population and Housing Census – 2011:

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