Number of child labor Indonesia 2019-2023
In 2023, the number of child workers in Indonesia amounted to around
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The challenges of child labor in Indonesia
The persisting issue of child labor in Indonesia stems from different factors such as economics, social norms, and education. Poverty acts as a crucial driving factor in the case of child labor practices. Many children are pushed to stop attending school and get to work to help the family’s income, as over
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Child labor in the Indonesian agricultural sector
Child labor in Indonesia is more prevalent in rural areas. As of 2022, there has been an increase in the child labor rate in Indonesia’s rural areas in the agricultural sector, which most commonly offers informal employment with minimal employment protections. Child workers in this sector face higher risks of being exposed to harmful chemicals used in pesticides and fertilizers, causing raised concerns about their safety. Despite the efforts to overcome this issue, such as child protection laws, government allocations for infrastructure, and government allocations for education to improve living conditions and educational access, the need for strategic initiatives to combat child labor in Indonesia remains.