Children in child labour (15-17) in Iran
Iran: Children in child labour (15-17) was 190.76 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Children in child labour in Iran, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Iran recorded 190.76 for children in child labour in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Iran peaked at 367.52 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 151.63, in 2019.
That places Iran 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Children in child labour (15-17) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 367.52 | — |
| 2009 | 295.71 | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 282.19 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 237.77 | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 211.75 | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 180.76 | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 153.64 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 158.15 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 152.89 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 151.63 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 154.54 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 155.97 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 184.23 | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 179.82 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 190.76 | +6.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 190.76 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.14, 12.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Iran's 190.76 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 190.76, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 331.62 | 295.71 | 367.52 | 2 |
| 2010s | 191.1 | 151.63 | 282.19 | 8 |
| 2020s | 173.06 | 154.54 | 190.76 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More work & labour data for Iran
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.53 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2.43 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 57,320 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,416 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Iran?
- Children in child labour in Iran was 190.76 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 367.52 in 2008.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 151.63 in 2019.
- How does Iran rank for children in child labour?
- Iran ranks 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.