In 2024, an estimated **** percent of children aged 5 to 11 in Sub-Saharan Africa were engaged in child labour. Among older children aged 15 to 17, the share stood at ** percent. Globally, *** percentage of children aged 5 to 11 were involved in such work, highlighting a significantly higher prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa compared to the global average.
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