Share of children in child labour in Chile
Chile: Share of children in child labour was 0.441 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Chile, 2012–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Chile recorded 0.441 for share of children in child labour in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Chile peaked at 8.21 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.376, in 2023.
Chile ranks 36th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of children in child labour in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8.21 | — |
| 2018 | 0.702 | -91.4% |
| 2019 | 0.576 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 0.606 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 0.477 | -21.3% |
| 2022 | 0.395 | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 0.376 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 0.439 | +16.8% |
| 2025 | 0.441 | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.16 | 0.576 | 8.21 | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.4557 | 0.376 | 0.606 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More work & labour data for Chile
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2334 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 19,028 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,690 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 6,735 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,695 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 13,431 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Chile?
- Share of children in child labour in Chile was 0.441 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 8.21 in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.376 in 2023.
- How does Chile rank for share of children in child labour?
- Chile ranks 36th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.