Iran vs Thailand: Share of children in child labour (15-17)
Share of children in child labour (15-17) over time
- Iran
- Thailand
How they compare
Iran currently reports 4.65 against 3.61 in Thailand, a difference of 1.04.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Thailand ahead.
Iran ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st of 42 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.51 | 5.98 | 1.47 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 4.46 | 3.48 | 0.976 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in child labour, Iran or Thailand?
- Iran, at 4.65 against 3.61 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of children in child labour between Iran and Thailand?
- 1.04, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Thailand?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do Iran and Thailand rank globally for share of children in child labour?
- Iran ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Share of 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.