Children in child labour in Thailand

Thailand: Children in child labour was 97.69 in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
97.69
Change on year
up 18.8%
World rank
14th
of 42 countries
All-time high
206.75
in 2014
All-time low
80.23
in 2021
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Children in child labour in Thailand, 2014–2023

0501001502002014201820232014: 206.72015: 181.22016: 162.62017: 141.32018: 129.62019: 106.82020: 100.42021: 80.22022: 82.22023: 97.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, children in child labour in Thailand stood at 97.69.

The figure is up 18.8% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children in child labour in Thailand peaked at 206.75 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 80.23, in 2021.

That places Thailand 14th out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 154.71 106.83 206.75 6
2020s 90.14 80.23 100.41 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 11 Angola 154.18 compare
  2. 12 Guatemala 141.17 compare
  3. 13 Honduras 108.49 compare
  4. 15 United States 88.41 compare
  5. 16 Rwanda 78.8 compare
  6. 17 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 48.64 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is children in child labour in Thailand?
Children in child labour in Thailand was 97.69 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 206.75 in 2014.
What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 80.23 in 2021.
How does Thailand rank for children in child labour?
Thailand ranks 14th out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
Is children in child labour rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Thailand 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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 447 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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.