Children in child labour in Argentina

Argentina: Children in child labour was 13.41 in 2025. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2025)
13.41
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
24th
of 42 countries
All-time high
15.76
in 2017
All-time low
9.47
in 2020
Years of data
9
2017–2025

Children in child labour in Argentina, 2017–2025

0510152017202120252017: 15.82018: 13.12019: 132020: 9.52021: 10.12022: 13.12023: 132024: 14.42025: 13.4

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 13.95 13.02 15.76 3
2020s 12.25 9.47 14.39 6

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 21 Austria 25.21 compare
  2. 22 Dominican Republic 24.72 compare
  3. 23 Paraguay 15.14 compare
  4. 25 South Africa 8.93 compare
  5. 26 Jordan 6.44 compare
  6. 27 Panama 5.9 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 447 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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.