Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Pakistan's Sindh Province: Child Labour Survey Reveals Key Findings
In Pakistan, a recent study found that a lot of kids, about 1.3 million, are working instead of going to school.
Most of these children work in farming.
The government and UNICEF did this study to understand the problem.
The study showed that many children work to help their families earn money.
The children face tough conditions, like carrying heavy things and working in the sun.
Compared to a study done long ago, the number of kids working has dropped.
The government plans to use this information to make things better for these children.
A survey found 1.3 million children in child labour in Sindh, Pakistan.
65% of child labourers work in the agriculture sector.
The survey was conducted by the Labour Department and UNICEF.
Child labour has decreased by nearly 50% since 1996.
Poverty and family income needs are significant contributing factors.
- Who
- Children aged 5-17 in Sindh, Pakistan.
- What
- A survey reveals 1.3 million children are engaged in child labour.
- When
- The survey was conducted between 2023-2024.
- Where
- Sindh province, Pakistan.
- Why
- Factors include family income needs and economic issues.
- Children in Child Labour
- 1.3 million (ages 5-17)
- Primary Sector of Labor
- Agriculture (65%)
- Survey Conducted By
- Pakistan Labour Department and UNICEF
- Year of Survey
- 2023-2024
- Percentage Decline Since 1996
- 50%
- Highest Child Labour Districts
- Sujawal (35.1%), Tharparkar (25.6%)