Share of children in child labour in India
India: Share of children in child labour was 3.94 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in India, 2021–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in child labour in India stood at 3.94.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and up 15.6% over five years.
That places India 20th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.41 | — |
| 2022 | 4.12 | +20.8% |
| 2023 | 4.37 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 4.33 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 3.94 | -9.0% |
Countries ranked near India
More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in India?
- Share of children in child labour in India was 3.94 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.41 in 2021.
- How does India rank for share of children in child labour?
- India ranks 20th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this India 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.