Share of children in child labor APAC 2020, by age and subregion

Published by Leander von Kameke, Sep 29, 2023
In 2020, children aged between five and 11 years made up the biggest share of children involved in child labor across Asia-Pacific. In contrast, 12 to 14-year-olds accounted for the lowest share in both surveyed subregions. The number of children in child labour in APAC amounted to approximately 48.7 million in 2020, equivalent to a 5.6 percent share of children in the age group. This marked a decrease from around 113.6 million in 2008.

Share of children in child labor in the Asia-Pacific region in 2020, by age group and subregion

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Release date

June 2021

Region

Asia, APAC

Survey time period

2020

Supplementary notes

Due to rounding, values may not add up to 100 percent.

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