Children in child labour in Argentina
Argentina: Children in child labour was 13.41 in 2025. β¬ Flat
Children in child labour in Argentina, 2017β2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, children in child labour in Argentina stood at 13.41.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Argentina peaked at 15.76 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9.47, in 2020.
That places Argentina 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.95 | 13.02 | 15.76 | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.25 | 9.47 | 14.39 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Argentina?
- Children in child labour in Argentina was 13.41 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 15.76 in 2017.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.47 in 2020.
- How does Argentina rank for children in child labour?
- Argentina ranks 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.