Child labour
138 million children were in child labour in 2024, 54 million of them in hazardous work. The goal to end it by 2025 was missed.
How this affects people
Most child labour is in agriculture, including supply chains for everyday products like cocoa.
Poverty, lack of schools and weak enforcement keep children working instead of learning.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Household poverty
- 02Lack of accessible schools
- 03Supply-chain pressure for low prices
- 04Weak labour inspection
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Slow decline continues
Numbers fall, but far too slowly.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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