Children in child labour in Chile
Chile: Children in child labour was 3.39 in 2025. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Chile, 2012β2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Chile recorded 3.39 for children in child labour in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 95.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Chile peaked at 67.49 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.82, in 2023.
That places Chile 29th 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 | 25.72 | 4.33 | 67.49 | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.41 | 2.82 | 4.46 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Chile
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2334 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 19,028 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 1,690 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 6,735 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 6,695 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 13,431 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Chile?
- Children in child labour in Chile was 3.39 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 67.49 in 2012.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 in 2023.
- How does Chile rank for children in child labour?
- Chile ranks 29th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.