Gender Gap in Voter Registration Narrows in Pakistan

Recent data from the Election Commission of Pakistan indicates a significant narrowing of the gender gap in registered voters, now at less than 10 million. As of the latest report, there are 70,718,723 male voters and 60,812,922 female voters, resulting in a gap of 9,905,801. The total voter database has grown to 131,531,645, up from 130,444,891 on June 14, 2024.

This data shows that male voters comprise 53.77% of the total, while female voters make up 46.23%. In just over four months, the number of male voters increased by 531,040, while female voter registration rose by 555,714, marking an increase of 24,674 more female voters than males during this period.

Voter Distribution by Province

  • Balochistan: Total voters are 5,494,710 (male: 3,080,135; female: 2,414,575).
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Total voters are 22,401,742 (male: 12,190,502; female: 10,211,240).
  • Punjab: Total voters are 74,891,495 (male: 39,929,617; female: 34,961,878).
  • Sindh: Total voters are 27,589,227 (male: 14,913,438; female: 12,675,789).
  • Islamabad: Total voters are 1,154,471 (male: 605,031; female: 549,440).

This data highlights a positive trend towards gender parity in voter registration, reflecting ongoing efforts to address historical disparities in Pakistan.

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