Economy & Business - November 2026

MEXICO: No significant progress in reducing child labour

MEXICO & USMCA by Abbi Dicker 12 November 2026 Modified: 12 November 2026 2 views

In 2025 there were 3.5m children aged 5-17 in child labour in Mexico, down from 3.7m in 2022, according to figures from the national statistics institute (Inegi). While the rate indicated a small fall over this period, it remains around the levels registered in 2015, representing a lack of real progress on tackling the issue.

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