Does the law prohibit employment of children?

  • Greater than 16 years
  • 15 years
  • 14 years
  • Less than 14 years
  • 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 allows children under 14 to start full-time employment.

  • 25 countries have set minimum age for full-time employment as 14 years.

  • 59 countries set minimum age for full-time employment as 15 years.

  • 50 countries set minimum age for full-time employment as 16 years or higher.

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