Motorcycle & Scooter Ownership in Pakistan — Insights from DHS 2019.

The Pakistan Demographic & Health Survey (DHS) 2019 offers a fascinating look at how households move across the country — and motorcycles clearly dominate the mobility landscape.

Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics is building as dashboard to analyse DHS data.

🏍 National Ownership (DHS 2019): 58.2% of households own a motorcycle or scooter.
This alone reflects how central two-wheelers are to everyday life in Pakistan.
🌆🌾 Urban–Rural Split: A Clear but Narrowing Divide
Urban: 65.3%
Rural: 54.1%
Urban ownership is higher — expected given longer commutes, work mobility, and denser economic activity.

But rural numbers are also surprisingly strong. This narrowing gap tells us that motorcycles are increasingly becoming basic household infrastructure, not a luxury.