Share of children in child labour in Uruguay
Uruguay: Share of children in child labour was 1.85 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Uruguay, 2009–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 1.85 for share of children in child labour in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 24.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Uruguay peaked at 5.17 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.49, in 2022.
Uruguay ranks 24th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.17 | — |
| 2022 | 1.49 | -71.2% |
| 2023 | 1.81 | +21.6% |
| 2024 | 1.98 | +9.4% |
| 2025 | 1.85 | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.17 | 5.17 | 5.17 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.78 | 1.49 | 1.98 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More work & labour data for Uruguay
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0269 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 3,567 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 95.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,144 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,102 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 2,246 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Uruguay?
- Share of children in child labour in Uruguay was 1.85 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 5.17 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.49 in 2022.
- How does Uruguay rank for share of children in child labour?
- Uruguay ranks 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.