Does the law prohibit the 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 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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  • 1 country allows children under 14 to start full-time employment.
  • 22 countries have set the minimum age for full-time employment as 14 years.
  • 66 countries set the minimum age for full-time employment as 15 years.
  • 56 countries set the minimum age for full-time employment as 16 years or higher.