Children in hazardous work in South Africa
South Africa: Children in hazardous work was 8.93 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Children in hazardous work in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in hazardous work in South Africa is 8.93, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in hazardous work in South Africa peaked at 35.86 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.9, in 2021.
That places South Africa 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Children in hazardous work in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.86 | — |
| 2011 | 15.99 | -55.4% |
| 2012 | 14.7 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 14.21 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 12.71 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 17.3 | +36.1% |
| 2016 | 15.22 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 10.81 | -28.9% |
| 2020 | 7.97 | -26.3% |
| 2021 | 5.9 | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 8.84 | +49.8% |
| 2023 | 8.15 | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 8.93 | +9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.1 | 10.81 | 35.86 | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.96 | 5.9 | 8.93 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More gender data for South Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,151 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6591 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 570,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 589,533 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 570,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 589,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 569,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 588,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 594,743 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 603,304 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in hazardous work in South Africa?
- Children in hazardous work in South Africa was 8.93 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in hazardous work recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 35.86 in 2010.
- What is the lowest children in hazardous work recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for children in hazardous work?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is children in hazardous work rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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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). 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.