2017: 4 In 5 Pakistanis Claim Not Having A Recreational Park Near Their House; A 3% Increase Since 2009

Umer Jamshaid Published August 16, 2019 | 02:30 PM

In a Gallup & Gilani Pakistan National Survey conducted in the year 2009, i.e., 8 years ago,

Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th August, 2019) In a Gallup & Gilani Pakistan National Survey conducted in the year 2009, i.e., 8 years ago, respondents were asked, “Do you have a recreational park near your house?” In response to this question, 21% said they have a recreational park near their house and 79% said they do not have a recreational park near their house.

The question was asked again in 2017 to enable a comparison to be made across the years.

In 2017, 18% said they have a recreational park near their house and 82% said they do not have a recreational park near their house.
Only 18% of Pakistanis reported having a recreational park near their house in 2017, a 3 percentage-point fall since 2009.