Share of children in hazardous work in India
India: Share of children in hazardous work was 3.94 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of children in hazardous work in India, 2021–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in hazardous work in India stood at 3.94.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and up 15.6% over five years.
India ranks 17th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work 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 gender data for India
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 341,454 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5667 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 10.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 11.71 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 10.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 10.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 11.70 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 10.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 11.71 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in India?
- Share of children in hazardous work in India was 3.94 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.41 in 2021.
- How does India rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- India ranks 17th out of 35 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 hazardous work (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. Children refer to persons ages 5-17 years old. Hazardous work is measured on the basis of a list of hazardous industries and occupations, excessive working hours performed for 43 or more hours per week, and hazardous working conditions (such as night work). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.