Children in hazardous work in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Children in hazardous work was 0.878 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.878
Change on year
down 51.7%
World rank
34th
of 40 countries
All-time high
17.26
in 2011
All-time low
0.832
in 2020
Years of data
11
2011–2022

Children in hazardous work in Costa Rica, 2011–2022

0510152011201620222011: 17.32013: 7.32014: 5.62015: 5.52016: 62017: 5.82018: 5.32019: 2.52020: 0.8322021: 1.82022: 0.878

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 0.878 for children in hazardous work in 2022.

The figure is down 51.7% on the previous year and down 94.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children in hazardous work in Costa Rica peaked at 17.26 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.832, in 2020.

That places Costa Rica 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6.91 2.49 17.26 8
2020s 1.18 0.832 1.82 3

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 31 Hungary 1.82 compare
  2. 32 Albania 1.04 compare
  3. 33 Belarus 0.93 compare
  4. 35 Georgia 0.809 compare
  5. 36 Republic of Moldova 0.741 compare
  6. 37 Greece 0.621

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is children in hazardous work in Costa Rica?
Children in hazardous work in Costa Rica was 0.878 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in hazardous work recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 17.26 in 2011.
What is the lowest children in hazardous work recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.832 in 2020.
How does Costa Rica rank for children in hazardous work?
Costa Rica ranks 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is children in hazardous work rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in hazardous work (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children in hazardous work (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
40 places, 432 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.