Child labor affects 3.5 million minors in Mexico; Edomex tops the national list
Child labor affects 3.5 million minors in Mexico; Edomex tops the national list
The publication of the 2025 National Survey of Child Labor (ENTI) by Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reveals that, despite a slight decline, child labor continues to affect millions of minors in Mexico, with the State of Mexico and Guerrero leading in both absolute and relative figures. The prevalence of children engaged in hazardous occupations, particularly in domestic or illegal sectors, underscores the structural severity of the problem. For the open data movement, these findings are crucial because they validate the need to make updated, disaggregated official statistics publicly available. Public access to such detailed information enables the monitoring of historical trends and the assessment of the effectiveness of social policies, ensuring transparency in the fight against labor exploitation. The significance lies in the fact that the availability of this microdata fosters academic research and civic advocacy. By democratizing information on regional and gender-based inequalities affecting children, civil society is empowered to demand concrete actions, ensuring that statistics not only document reality but also drive measurable improvements in the protection of children’s rights.
Source: lopezdoriga.comPublished on 2026-10-23
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