Ecuador vs Iran: Children in child labour (15-17)
Children in child labour (15-17) over time
- Ecuador
- Iran
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 197.08 against 190.76 in Iran, a difference of 6.32.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Iran ahead.
Ecuador ranks 8th and Iran ranks 9th of 42 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 131.44 | 168.14 | 36.7 | Iran |
| 2020s | 178.8 | 177.69 | 1.1 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children in child labour, Ecuador or Iran?
- Ecuador, at 197.08 against 190.76 in Iran as of 2025.
- What is the difference in children in child labour between Ecuador and Iran?
- 6.32, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Iran?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Ecuador and Iran rank globally for children in child labour?
- Ecuador ranks 8th and Iran ranks 9th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.