1. India
Insider Monkey Score: 17.5
Number of Goods: 26
India, having the largest population in the world and the 5th largest economy as of 2024, tops the list of countries that use child labor and forced labor for goods production. The country employs children and forced laborers in 26 different sectors, including textile, bricks, carpets, cotton, and gems. Since 2022, India has seen moderate advancements in eliminating child labor and forced labor from the country.
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