A majority of Pakistanis 61 % are content with their jobs or sources of income, according to a new Gallup & Gilani Pakistan survey released on August 28, 2025.
The poll found that 61 percent of respondents are either completely or somewhat satisfied, while 35 percent expressed dissatisfaction.
The nationally representative survey asked citizens, “How satisfied are you with your current job or source of income?” Results showed that 25 percent were “very satisfied,” 36 percent “somewhat satisfied,” 35 percent “not satisfied at all,” and 4 percent did not respond.
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The study was conducted among 1,060 adults across urban and rural areas in all four provinces, between August 2 and August 21, 2025. Data was collected through telephonic interviews, with a margin of error of ±2–3 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.
Gallup Pakistan, the local affiliate of Gallup International, emphasized that these findings reflect public sentiment amid ongoing economic challenges. Analysts say the results highlight both resilience among workers and the pressures of rising costs that continue to affect job satisfaction.
