Peru vs Switzerland: Share of children in child labour
Share of children in child labour over time
- Peru
- Switzerland
How they compare
Peru currently reports 20.42 against 16.47 in Switzerland, a difference of 3.95.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Switzerland ahead.
Peru ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 42 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.53 | 13.79 | 3.25 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 22.74 | 15.11 | 7.63 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in child labour, Peru or Switzerland?
- Peru, at 20.42 against 16.47 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of children in child labour between Peru and Switzerland?
- 3.95, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Switzerland?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Peru and Switzerland rank globally for share of children in child labour?
- Peru ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 7th 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.