While nearly all work can harm children’s chances at an education, data from over 60 countries show that when children work long hours, their school attendance decreases, making it especially important to regulate long hours of work. The maps in this section help us understand the extent to which countries protect children from working long hours.
- In which countries is it illegal for children to work 6 or more hours a day?
- In your country, how many hours may 12-year-olds have to work on a school day?
- In your country, how many hours may 14-year-olds have to work on a school day?
- In your country, how many hours may 16-year-olds have to work on a school day?