Pakistan Census

Historically, national censuses have been taken by the Pakistan government since 1881. Typically a census is a count and description of the population. Where available, census records can provide an ancestor’s name, age, occupation, marital status prior to the marriage, birthplace, and family member relationships. Census returns can also provide clues that lead to other records. A census may list selected people or the whole population. The percentage of people listed depends on the purpose of the census and on how careful the enumerator was.

The first Pakistan Census after the proclamation of independence of Pakistan was conducted in 1951. It was decreed that censuses have to be carried out once in 10 years. The second census was conducted in 1961. However the third one was conducted in 1972 because of the war with India. The fourth census was held in 1981.

The most recent, fifth census was conducted delayed in March 1988.

Web Sites

 * http://www.statpak.gov.pk/depts/pco/statistics/statistics.html
 * http://www.pap.org.pk/statistics/population.htm
 * http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6052334.stm