Pakistan ranks 17th out of 101 countries in overall generosity, according to the World Giving Report (WGR) 2025.
The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) shared the findings of the report on Wednesday, released in collaboration with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), UK.
The World Giving Report (WGR) 2025 ranks countries based on three key indicators of generosity: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering time. Pakistan has shown noteworthy performance across all three, with remarkable progress in individual donations, where it ranks 17th in terms of proportion of income donated in the global context.
“This is a moment of celebration for Pakistan reflecting a strong culture of compassion and collective responsibility,” said Shazia Maqsood Amjad, Executive Director of PCP. “Despite economic challenges, Pakistanis continue to give generously, not just through financial donations, but also by volunteering time and offering help to those in need.”
The findings highlight Pakistan’s long-standing tradition of community support, Zakat, and informal giving mechanisms, forming an integral social safety net for millions across the country. PCP’s own research complements these global findings, illustrating the vast scope of philanthropic engagement across diverse sectors, including health, education, disaster response, and poverty alleviation.
The World Giving Report 2025 also underscores a global trend: people are continuing to give even in times of economic uncertainty. Pakistan’s resilience and generosity in this context speak volumes about the country’s values and the pivotal role of philanthropy in national development.
PCP remains committed to advancing a culture of giving through research, certification, and partnerships. The Centre advocates for stronger collaboration between civil society, government, and private sector actors to create sustainable and accountable philanthropic ecosystems.
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Countries with robust social security and tax mechanism don’t rely on giving and donations
That’s why Germany japan Italy China Finland and others don’t rely on donations
Common Pakistani is truly generous indeed, whereas the ruling elite is also generous by “donating” large sums of money from their local custody to their foreign accounts abroad.
yes and we have finally caught one red handed and thrown him in Jail in adiala. so atleast thats some silver lining.
May God shower His curse on the liars.
The ruling class of Pakistan is at the top of index of generosity merely for public money.
I am sure the % is higher as all donations & charities may not be accounted for e.g if I support 4 families with small monthly sustenance, how would it be recorded ? secondly to dole out money on the street to apparently needy person are not considered.
Even then there is alot of poverty
Reason three much population growth
Fake report 👎
I feel we lack in volunteer work.
Kala dhanda safaid karney k liye. Duniya k corrupt tareen mumalik may say aik Hamara piyar watan hy