Share of children in child labour in Thailand
Thailand: Share of children in child labour was 3.61 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Thailand, 2014–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, share of children in child labour in Thailand stood at 3.61.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and down 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Thailand peaked at 7.37 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.18, in 2021.
That places Thailand 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.37 | — |
| 2015 | 6.53 | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 5.93 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 5.23 | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 4.88 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 4.09 | -16.1% |
| 2020 | 3.91 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 3.18 | -18.7% |
| 2022 | 3.23 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 3.61 | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.67 | 4.09 | 7.37 | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.48 | 3.18 | 3.91 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More work & labour data for Thailand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7165 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1451 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 45,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,963 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,079 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,476 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 45,555 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Thailand?
- Share of children in child labour in Thailand was 3.61 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 7.37 in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.18 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for share of children in child labour?
- Thailand ranks 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand 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.