ISLAMABAD: More than half of Pakistanis believe they are economically better off than their parents, according to a recent survey by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan. The survey found that 55% of respondents felt their economic status had improved compared to the previous generation, with men, younger adults, and those with higher education levels expressing the most optimism.

According to Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, the survey involved a nationally representative sample of adult Pakistanis who were asked about their perceptions of economic mobility compared to their parents. The results revealed that 56% of men and 60% of younger adults reported feeling better off economically. Additionally, 64% of respondents with FA+ education levels echoed this sentiment.

The survey, which included 761 participants from both urban and rural areas across Pakistan’s four provinces, was conducted between March 26 and April 1, 2026, using telephonic surveys. It noted that while a majority expressed economic optimism, 28% felt worse off, and 13% reported no change in their economic status compared to their parents. The findings also highlighted generational, gender, and educational differences in perceptions of economic improvement in the country.

The study, carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, the local affiliate of Gallup International, emphasized the varying perspectives on economic mobility among different demographic groups. It also pointed to an error margin of approximately ± 2-3 percent at a 95% confidence level, indicating the reliability of the data collected.