Does the law set employment entry age equal to or higher than the compulsory schooling age?

  • Employment Age greater than Compulsory education age
  • Employment Age equals to Compulsory education age
  • Employment Age less than Compulsory education age
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 30 countries set the employment entry age higher than the compulsory education age.
  • 75 countries allow children to start employment on completion of compulsory education.
  • 40 countries permit children to start employment before completion of compulsory education.