Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan
Pakistan: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or was 160,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan, 2010–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 160,000 for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 370.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan peaked at 160,000 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,300, in 2010.
That places Pakistan 16th out of 104 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,300 | — |
| 2011 | 14,000 | +50.5% |
| 2012 | 19,000 | +35.7% |
| 2013 | 26,000 | +36.8% |
| 2014 | 34,000 | +30.8% |
| 2015 | 43,000 | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 54,000 | +25.6% |
| 2017 | 65,000 | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 77,000 | +18.5% |
| 2019 | 90,000 | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 100,000 | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 120,000 | +20.0% |
| 2022 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 150,000 | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 160,000 | +6.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 160,000 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49,000, 3.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 160,000 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,600, 44.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43,130 | 9,300 | 90,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,000 | 100,000 | 160,000 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan?
- Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or in Pakistan was 160,000 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 160,000 in 2024.
- What is the lowest estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,300 in 2010.
- How does Pakistan rank for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- Pakistan ranks 16th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 370.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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