Children in child labour in Pakistan
Pakistan: Children in child labour was 1,683 in 2021. β¬ Flat
Children in child labour in Pakistan, 2009β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 1,683 for children in child labour in 2021.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Pakistan peaked at 1,894 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,559, in 2019.
Pakistan ranks 2nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,569 | 1,569 | 1,569 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,712 | 1,559 | 1,894 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,683 | 1,683 | 1,683 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Pakistan?
- Children in child labour in Pakistan was 1,683 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,894 in 2014.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,559 in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for children in child labour?
- Pakistan ranks 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.