Children in child labour in Pakistan

Pakistan: Children in child labour was 1,683 in 2021. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2021)
1,683
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
2nd
of 42 countries
All-time high
1,894
in 2014
All-time low
1,559
in 2019
Years of data
9
2009–2021

Children in child labour in Pakistan, 2009–2021

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2009201520212009: 1.6k2010: 1.7k2011: 1.6k2013: 1.6k2014: 1.9k2015: 1.8k2018: 1.8k2019: 1.6k2021: 1.7k

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 1 India 2,533
  2. 3 Egypt 1,318 compare
  3. 4 Ghana 446.96 compare
  4. 5 Peru 401.2 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 447 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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.