Children in child labour in India
India: Children in child labour was 2,533 in 2025. β² Rising
Children in child labour in India, 2021β2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
India recorded 2,533 for children in child labour in 2025.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and up 11.8% over five years.
That places India 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in India?
- Children in child labour in India was 2,533 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,964 in 2023.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,266 in 2021.
- How does India rank for children in child labour?
- India ranks 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this India 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.