Children in hazardous work in Pakistan
Pakistan: Children in hazardous work was 1,683 in 2021. β¬ Flat
Children in hazardous work in Pakistan, 2009β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 1,683 for children in hazardous work 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 hazardous work in Pakistan peaked at 1,894 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,559, in 2019.
That places Pakistan 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 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 children in hazardous work in Pakistan?
- Children in hazardous work in Pakistan was 1,683 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in hazardous work recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,894 in 2014.
- What is the lowest children in hazardous work recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,559 in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for children in hazardous work?
- Pakistan ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is children in hazardous work 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 hazardous work (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. Children refer to persons ages 5-17 years old. Hazardous work is measured on the basis of a list of hazardous industries and occupations, excessive working hours performed for 43 or more hours per week, and hazardous working conditions (such as night work). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.