Children in child labour in Russia
Russia: Children in child labour was 3.33 in 2025. βΌ Falling
Children in child labour in Russia, 2017β2025
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.
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
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 69.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 79.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 54.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 76.1% (2025)
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.