Author name: Muhammad Tahir

Pakistan, a country of over 240 million people, has approximately 38.29 million households, with about 81.9% of homes being owner-occupied and 11.9% rented. The housing situation varies greatly across its provinces and regions, influenced by factors such as population density, affordability, and household size.

The 2023 Census data on Pakistan’s housing reveals substantial disparities across the nation’s 38.29 million households, with 67.5% residing in pakka (permanent) structures, while the remaining 32.5% live in semi-pakka and kacha (temporary) dwellings.