Children in child labour in Egypt

Egypt: Children in child labour was 1,318 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,318
World rank
3rd
of 42 countries
All-time high
1,318
in 2023
All-time low
180.89
in 2014
Years of data
5
2010–2023

Children in child labour in Egypt, 2010–2023

2505007501.0k1.2k2010201620232010: 419.22014: 180.92015: 4452019: 339.22023: 1.3k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Egypt recorded 1,318 for children in child labour in 2023. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 628.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children in child labour in Egypt peaked at 1,318 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 180.89, in 2014.

That places Egypt 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 346.08 180.89 445 4
2020s 1,318 1,318 1,318 1

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 1 India 2,533
  2. 2 Pakistan 1,683 compare
  3. 4 Ghana 446.96 compare
  4. 5 Peru 401.2 compare
  5. 6 Mali 296.38 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

More work & labour data for Egypt

All data for Egypt β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is children in child labour in Egypt?
Children in child labour in Egypt was 1,318 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 1,318 in 2023.
What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 180.89 in 2014.
How does Egypt rank for children in child labour?
Egypt ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
Is children in child labour rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 628.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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.