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 3,835,956 1.7
5-17 YR 6,036,473 1.6
5-9 YR 780,122 1.3
10-14 YR 3,055,834 2
15-17 YR 2,200,517 1.2
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 2,504,559 0.8
5-17 YR 4,062,955 0.7
Girls
5-14 YR 1,331,085 4
5-17 YR 1,973,206 4.2
Source: Punjab Child Labour Survey 2019-20
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