Birth Registration

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Birth Registration Rates in Pakistan by Urban and Rural Areas

Region Total (%) Urban (%) Rural (%)
National 42.2 60.3 33.7
ICT 82.4
Balochistan 37.8 46 34
KP 18.8 30.4 16.3
Punjab 57.8 70.5 51.7
Sindh 27.6 53.8 6.9
PDHS 2017-18

 

Provincial Birth Registration Rates by Gender

Provinces  Total (%) Male (%) Female (%)
Balochistan (2019-2020) 44.1 44.2 44.1
KP (2019) 29.5 29.7 29.3
Sindh (2018-2019) 34 34.4 33.6
GB (2016-2017) 18.6 19.2 18
Source: MICS
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