Share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Share of children in child labour was 4.72 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic, 2014–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 4.72 for share of children in child labour in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 292.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic peaked at 6.08 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.2, in 2014.
Dominican Republic ranks 17th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.2 | — |
| 2016 | 5.55 | +361.0% |
| 2020 | 4.16 | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 5.87 | +41.0% |
| 2022 | 6.08 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 4.53 | -25.5% |
| 2024 | 4.45 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 4.72 | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.37 | 1.2 | 5.55 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.97 | 4.16 | 6.08 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More work & labour data for Dominican Republic
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5561 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3757 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,209 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,056 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,888 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,787 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,675 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic?
- Share of children in child labour in Dominican Republic was 4.72 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 6.08 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 in 2014.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for share of children in child labour?
- Dominican Republic ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.