Share of children in child labour in Peru
Peru: Share of children in child labour was 20.42 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Peru, 2015–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Peru recorded 20.42 for share of children in child labour in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Peru peaked at 27.44 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.84, in 2019.
That places Peru 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Share of children in child labour in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11.23 | — |
| 2019 | 9.84 | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 27.44 | +178.8% |
| 2023 | 21.56 | -21.4% |
| 2024 | 21.52 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 20.42 | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.53 | 9.84 | 11.23 | 2 |
| 2020s | 22.74 | 20.42 | 27.44 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More work & labour data for Peru
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4225 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6786 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 35,667 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,953 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,027 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,136 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,163 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Peru?
- Share of children in child labour in Peru was 20.42 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 27.44 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.84 in 2019.
- How does Peru rank for share of children in child labour?
- Peru ranks 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Peru 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.