Child Labour

In the last 4 years, how many children have fallen into child labour?

• 100,000 children

• 2.8 million children

• 8.4 million children

• 10 million children

Answer explanation

In the last 4 years, the number of children in child labor has increased by 8.4 million. This dramatic increase is due to the impacts of COVID-19.

What is the average monthly earning for 75% of child laborers in Ghana, Indonesia, India and Senegal?

• Less than $1.25

• Around $5

• Roughly $12.94

• Approximately $0.25

Answer explanation

The average monthly earnings for child laborers in Ghana, Indonesia, India and Senegal is $1.25. This is far below the national minimum wage of $7.70/hour.

How many children in child labor are under the age of 10?

• 1000 children

• 73 million children

• 3 million children

• 30,000 children

Answer explanation

73 million children out of the almost 200 million engaged in child labour are under the age of 10.

Where has the highest number of child labourers?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Indonesia

• North America (specifically USA)

• Columbia

Answer explanation

The highest number of child labourers is found in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is the Southern African region. Approximately 86.6 million children are involved in child labour in this region, followed by 26.3 million children in Southern Asia.

How many child labourers are employed in factories?

• 40 million children

• 300,000 children

• 20 million children

• 900,000 children

Answer explanation

20 million child labourers work in factories that make garments or clothing, carpets, toys, matches or cigarettes.

How many children are forced into child labour worldwide?

• 1 in 30 children

• 2 in 10 children

• 5 in 40 children

• 1 in 10 children

Answer explanation

Nearly 1 in 10 children are subjected to child labour worldwide, with some forced into hazardous work through trafficking.

Which is an example of child labour?

• A 16 year old boy working at the Co-op grocery store and getting paid minimum wage

• A 10 year old helping her father do household chores

• An 7 year old boy working in a local mine, making around $1.80 a day

Answer explanation

A 7 year old boy working in a local mine for $1.80 a day would be a common example of child labour. Mines are an unsafe environment for children to work and after completing this work they are still not compensated properly.

Has child labour increased or decreased overtime?

• Increased

• Decreased

• It has stayed the same

Answer explanation

Based on World Vision and ILO statistics, child labour has shifted negatively with a global increase of 8.4 million children over the last 4 years with an increase of 6.5 million in hazardous conditions.

How many hours a week does a child laborer usually work?

• From 10-15 hours

• Around 40-110 hours

• Approximately 15-45 hours

• From 80 - 100 hours

Answer explanation

A child laborer can work from 40-110 hours a week. For example, child laborers in Bangladesh have been documented to work an average of 64 hours a week.

When do you think the International Labour Organization and the United Nations are hoping to end child labor?

• 2025

• 2050

• 2036

• 2040

Answer explanation

The International Labour Organization and United Nations goal is to end child labour in all its forms by 2025. Using current statistics and tracking global advancement, experts can say that if we maintain the current rate of progress it would leave 121 million children still engaged in child labour by 2025.