Children in child labour in Paraguay
Paraguay: Children in child labour was 15.14 in 2025. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Paraguay, 2011β2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 15.14 for children in child labour in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 15.7% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Paraguay peaked at 74.59 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15.14, in 2025.
Paraguay ranks 23rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.23 | 18.86 | 74.59 | 5 |
| 2020s | 19.02 | 15.14 | 26.14 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 20 El Salvador 26.34 compare
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- 24 Argentina 13.41 compare
- 25 South Africa 8.93 compare
- 26 Jordan 6.44 compare
More work & labour data for Paraguay
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.23 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2175 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2425 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9753 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 6,607 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 2,290 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 4,534 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 4,514 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 9,048 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Paraguay?
- Children in child labour in Paraguay was 15.14 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 74.59 in 2011.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.14 in 2025.
- How does Paraguay rank for children in child labour?
- Paraguay ranks 23rd out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.