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Caregivers often experience substantial psychological and physical burden. However, comprehensive synthesis of quality of life (QoL) outcomes for both individuals with ASD and their caregivers remains limited. This study evaluated QoL in individuals with ASD and their caregivers and examined key psychological, social, and economic determinants. A systematic review and meta\u2010analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42024538872). PubMed, Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO, and preprint repositories were searched for studies published between January 2013 and July 2025. Eligible studies assessed QoL using validated instruments in individuals with ASD aged \u2264\u200919\u2009years and\/or their caregivers. Random\u2010effects meta\u2010analysis was used to estimate pooled mean differences. Of 14,368 records identified, 216 studies were included. Quantitative meta\u2010analyses included up to 173 studies, depending on the outcome and availability of comparable data. 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