Children in child labour (15-17) in Russia
Russia: Children in child labour (15-17) was 3.33 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Children in child labour in Russia, 2017–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Russia recorded 3.33 for children in child labour in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.7% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Russia peaked at 6.18 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.83, in 2024.
That places Russia 30th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Children in child labour (15-17) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.27 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 6.18 | +54.4% |
| 2020 | 3.56 | -42.3% |
| 2021 | 4.19 | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 3.18 | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 3.11 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.83 | -9.0% |
| 2025 | 3.33 | +17.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 3.33 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Russia's 3.33 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9845, 3.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.82 | 4 | 6.18 | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.37 | 2.83 | 4.19 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Russia?
- Children in child labour in Russia was 3.33 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.18 in 2019.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.83 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for children in child labour?
- Russia ranks 30th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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.