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1 Child Domestic Labour in Punjab: Prevalence and Gender-based Analysis
1.1 Prevalence of Child Domestic Labour in Punjab by Age
1.2 Gender Disparities in Child Domestic Labour in Punjab (Ages 5–17)

Child Domestic Labour in Punjab: Prevalence and Gender-based Analysis

Prevalence of Child Domestic Labour in Punjab by Age
Age Group Total Working Population Children in Domestic Work(%)
5-14 YR 3,834,264 1.8
5-17 YR 6,672,389 1.7
5-9 YR 779,391 1.3
10-14 YR 3,054,873 2
15-17 YR 2,838,125 1.5
Source: Punjab Child Labour Survey 2019-20

 

Gender Disparities in Child Domestic Labour in Punjab (Ages 5–17)
Gender Age Group Total Working Population Children in Domestic Work (%)
Boys
 5-14 YR 2,503,689 0.7
5-17 YR 4,421,067 0.6
Girls
 5-14 YR 1,330,263 4
5-17 YR 2,251,010 3.9
Source: Punjab Child Labour Survey 2019-20
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