Share of children in child labour in Argentina
Argentina: Share of children in child labour was 0.972 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Argentina, 2017–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 0.972 for share of children in child labour in 2025.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Argentina peaked at 1.19 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.672, in 2020.
Argentina ranks 28th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.19 | — |
| 2018 | 1.01 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 1.01 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.672 | -33.7% |
| 2021 | 0.723 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 0.995 | +37.6% |
| 2023 | 0.999 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.07 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 0.972 | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.07 | 1.01 | 1.19 | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.9047 | 0.672 | 1.07 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Argentina?
- Share of children in child labour in Argentina was 0.972 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.672 in 2020.
- How does Argentina rank for share of children in child labour?
- Argentina ranks 28th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share 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.