Share of children in child labour in Egypt
Egypt: Share of children in child labour was 22.18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Egypt, 2010–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 22.18 for share of children in child labour in 2023. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 575.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Egypt peaked at 22.18 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.28, in 2014.
Egypt ranks 3rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of children in child labour in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.76 | — |
| 2014 | 3.28 | -69.5% |
| 2015 | 6.79 | +106.8% |
| 2019 | 4.78 | -29.6% |
| 2023 | 22.18 | +364.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.4 | 3.28 | 10.76 | 4 |
| 2020s | 22.18 | 22.18 | 22.18 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More work & labour data for Egypt
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0709 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0359 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3894 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 85,321 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 68,113 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 100,315 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 101,580 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 201,895 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Egypt?
- Share of children in child labour in Egypt was 22.18 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 22.18 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.28 in 2014.
- How does Egypt rank for share of children in child labour?
- Egypt ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 575.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.