Estimates of key populations derived from mapping of 20 cities in Pakistan, 2011–2012
| Key population type | Average (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Female sex workers (FSWs) | 89178 (78778–99592) | |
| Brothel based | 1268 | 1 |
| Home based | 41313(3.5/NWO) | 46 |
| Street based | 18275(4.6 per spot) | 21 |
| Kothi khana based | 20926 (1.7/NWO) | 24 |
| Cell phone based | 4714 | 5 |
| Other | 2682 | 3 |
| People who inject drugs | 46351 (39793–52896) | |
| Hijra sex workers | 23317 (20050–26634) | |
| Dera based | 16433 | 70.5 |
| Home based | 6884 | 29.5 |
| Male sex workers | 19119 (16010–22220) |
NWO, Net Work Operators.