Share of children in child labour (15-17) in Iran
Iran: Share of children in child labour (15-17) was 4.65 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Iran, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Iran recorded 4.65 for share of children in child labour in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Iran peaked at 7.44 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.24, in 2021.
That places Iran 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Share of children in child labour (15-17) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7.44 | — |
| 2009 | 6.48 | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 6.43 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 5.76 | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 5.52 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 5.26 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 4.48 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 4.65 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 4.49 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 4.42 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 4.43 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 4.24 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 4.71 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 4.46 | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 4.65 | +4.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4.65 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.61, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Iran's 4.65 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.65, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.96 | 6.48 | 7.44 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.13 | 4.42 | 6.43 | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 4.24 | 4.71 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More work & labour data for Iran
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.53 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2.43 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 57,320 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,416 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Iran?
- Share of children in child labour in Iran was 4.65 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 7.44 in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.24 in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for share of children in child labour?
- Iran ranks 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.