Ecuador vs Peru: Share of children in hazardous work
Share of children in hazardous work over time
- Ecuador
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 20.42 against 17.68 in Ecuador, a difference of 2.74.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.2 times Ecuador's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Ecuador ahead.
Ecuador ranks 5th and Peru ranks 4th of 35 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and Peru in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.06 | 10.53 | 3.53 | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 16.86 | 22.74 | 5.88 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in hazardous work, Ecuador or Peru?
- Peru, at 20.42 against 17.68 in Ecuador as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of children in hazardous work between Ecuador and Peru?
- 2.74, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Peru?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Ecuador and Peru rank globally for share of children in hazardous work?
- Ecuador ranks 5th and Peru ranks 4th 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.