In spite of its importance as an administrative and service center, Larkana never managed to become up to now a center of 'export oriented ' industrial activities. According to the 1981 census population figures, Larkana (with 123,000 inhabitants at that time), ranked 5th in the Sindh Province and 23rd in Pakistan.
Despite its significance as an administrative and service center, Larkana has not yet become a hub for 'export-oriented' industrial activities. According to 1981 census data, Larkana (with a population of 123,000 at that time), ranked 5th in the Sindh Province and 23rd in Pakistan.