Children in child labour in Chile

Chile: Children in child labour was 3.39 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.39
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
29th
of 42 countries
All-time high
67.49
in 2012
All-time low
2.82
in 2023
Years of data
9
2012–2025

Children in child labour in Chile, 2012–2025

02040602012201820252012: 67.52018: 5.32019: 4.32020: 4.52021: 3.52022: 2.92023: 2.82024: 3.32025: 3.4

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 25.72 4.33 67.49 3
2020s 3.41 2.82 4.46 6

Countries ranked near Chile

  1. 26 Jordan 6.44 compare
  2. 27 Panama 5.9 compare
  3. 28 Romania 3.93 compare
  4. 30 Russian Federation 3.33 compare
  5. 31 Uruguay 2.67 compare
  6. 32 Botswana 2.04 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

More work & labour data for Chile

All data for Chile β†’

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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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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.