Children in child labour (15-17) in United States
United States: Children in child labour (15-17) was 88.41 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Children in child labour in United States, 2003–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in United States is 88.41, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in United States peaked at 112.64 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 46.56, in 2010.
United States ranks 15th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Children in child labour (15-17) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 97.78 | — |
| 2004 | 87.48 | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 100.19 | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 112.64 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 98.85 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 64.56 | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 62.2 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 46.56 | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 50.23 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 54.24 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 66.89 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 64.22 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 58.48 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 68.81 | +17.7% |
| 2017 | 70.96 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 72.84 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 68.75 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 79.17 | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 92.01 | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 88.41 | -3.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 88.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3, 29.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.1 | 62.2 | 112.64 | 7 |
| 2010s | 62.2 | 46.56 | 72.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.53 | 79.17 | 92.01 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More work & labour data for United States
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 113,208 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 61.24 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 178,849 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.4 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.05 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 159,991 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 141,322 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.55 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.27 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.3372 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in United States?
- Children in child labour in United States was 88.41 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 112.64 in 2006.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.56 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for children in child labour?
- United States ranks 15th out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States 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.