Share of children in child labour in Pakistan
Pakistan: Share of children in child labour was 13.12 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Pakistan, 2009–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Pakistan is 13.12, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Pakistan peaked at 15.31 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12.14, in 2019.
That places Pakistan 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of children in child labour in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13.44 | — |
| 2010 | 14.41 | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 13.32 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 13.13 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 15.31 | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 14.59 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 13.7 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 12.14 | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 13.12 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.44 | 13.44 | 13.44 | 1 |
| 2010s | 13.8 | 12.14 | 15.31 | 7 |
| 2020s | 13.12 | 13.12 | 13.12 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Pakistan?
- Share of children in child labour in Pakistan was 13.12 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.31 in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.14 in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for share of children in child labour?
- Pakistan ranks 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share 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.