Share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan
Pakistan: Share of children in hazardous work was 13.12 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan, 2009–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan is 13.12, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan peaked at 15.31 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12.14, in 2019.
That places Pakistan 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of children in hazardous work 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 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 share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Pakistan was 13.12 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.31 in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.14 in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Pakistan ranks 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of children in hazardous work 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 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). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.