Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has formally launched the findings of the 7th Agricultural Census 2024, showing rise in the agriculture farm households to 11.7 million household in 2024 from 8.3 Million households in 2010.
As per the 7th Agricultural Census 2024 data, livestock increased to 251.3 million in 2024 from 143 million in 2006 with growth of 3.18 percent per annum.
It states that cultivated area increased from 42.6 million acres in 2010 to 52.8 million acres in 2024. Seventy-nine percent of the cultivated area is irrigated by canals and tube-wells.
Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad today (Wednesday), Ahsan Iqbal said agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and employment.
He commended the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for introducing innovation, transparency, and precision in data collection, which is vital in planning for country’s economic growth and prosperity.
It is pertinent to mention that the 7th Agricultural Census executed after 14 years leveraged advanced technology. This historic digital census has generated crucial data that will drive economic growth and serve as a cornerstone for evidence-based policy planning.
