Child population in Pakistan
Pakistan: Child population was 12,830 in 2021. β² Rising
Child population in Pakistan, 2009β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 12,830 for child population in 2021.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population in Pakistan peaked at 13,218 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11,672, in 2009.
Pakistan ranks 2nd of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,672 | 11,672 | 11,672 | 1 |
| 2010s | 12,416 | 11,696 | 13,218 | 7 |
| 2020s | 12,830 | 12,830 | 12,830 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More gender data for Pakistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 94,592 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6113 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3.22 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3.37 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3.31 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3.14 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 3.28 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 3.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 3.25 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population in Pakistan?
- Child population in Pakistan was 12,830 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13,218 in 2018.
- What is the lowest child population recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,672 in 2009.
- How does Pakistan rank for child population?
- Pakistan ranks 2nd out of 43 countries with data for 2021.
- Is child population rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (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. This indicator refers to children ages 5-17 years old engaged in any form of market production and certain types of non-market production (principally that of goods such as agricultural produce for own use). This includes work in both the formal and informal economy, inside and outside family settings, for pay or profit (cash or in-kind, part-time or full-time) and domestic work outside the child's own household for an employer (paid or unpaid). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.