Ecuador vs Guatemala: Share of children in hazardous work
Share of children in hazardous work over time
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 17.68 against 13.96 in Guatemala, a difference of 3.72.
That makes Ecuador's figure about 1.3 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Guatemala ahead.
Ecuador ranks 5th and Guatemala ranks 7th of 35 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and Guatemala in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.67 | 15.77 | 2.09 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 18.06 | 17.17 | 0.8845 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in hazardous work, Ecuador or Guatemala?
- Ecuador, at 17.68 against 13.96 in Guatemala as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of children in hazardous work between Ecuador and Guatemala?
- 3.72, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Guatemala?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do Ecuador and Guatemala rank globally for share of children in hazardous work?
- Ecuador ranks 5th and Guatemala ranks 7th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Share of children in hazardous work (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Children refer to persons ages 5-17 years old. Hazardous work is measured on the basis of a list of hazardous industries and occupations, excessive working hours performed for 43 or more hours per week, and hazardous working conditions (such as night work). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.