Jordan vs Paraguay: Children in child labour
Children in child labour over time
- Jordan
- Paraguay
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 15.14 against 6.44 in Jordan, a difference of 8.7.
That makes Paraguay's figure about 2.4 times Jordan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Jordan ahead.
Jordan ranks 26th and Paraguay ranks 23rd of 42 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.71 | 22.89 | 2.17 | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 7.28 | 21.24 | 13.96 | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children in child labour, Jordan or Paraguay?
- Paraguay, at 15.14 against 6.44 in Jordan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in children in child labour between Jordan and Paraguay?
- 8.7, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Paraguay?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Jordan and Paraguay rank globally for children in child labour?
- Jordan ranks 26th and Paraguay ranks 23rd 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.