Percentage of Sindh Children in Child Labour 5-17 years by Industry(%)

Characteristics Agriculture, forestry, and fishing Manufacturing Wholesale and retail trade Water Collection Construction Accommodation and food service activities Activities of households as employees Other Industries
Age Both sexes
5-17 YR
55.1 12.4 10.8 7 5.5 2.3 1.8 5.2
Boys
54.9 8.2 14.8 3.5 7.7 3.1 1.2 6.5
Girls
55.5 22.3 1.4 15.1 0.1 0.4 3.1 2
Source: Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022 – 2024
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