Does the law prohibit the employment of children in hazardous work under the age of 18 years?

  • 18 years
  • 16 years
  • Less than 16
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2022 in 135 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2022, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 1 country does not set a minimum age for hazardous work.

  • 1 country allows under 16 to engage in hazardous work.

  • 3 countries permit worker of 16 year in hazardous work.

  • 130 countries restrict under 18 in hazardous work.

https://labourrightsindex.org/heatmap-2022/2022-the-index-in-text-explanation/child-and-forced-labour