Children in hazardous work (15-17) in United States
United States: Children in hazardous work (15-17) was 88.41 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Children in hazardous work in United States, 2003–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, children in hazardous work in United States stood at 88.41.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in hazardous work in United States peaked at 112.64 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 46.56, in 2010.
United States ranks 12th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Children in hazardous work (15-17) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 97.78 | — |
| 2004 | 87.48 | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 100.19 | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 112.64 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 98.85 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 64.56 | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 62.2 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 46.56 | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 50.23 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 54.24 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 66.89 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 64.22 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 58.48 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 68.81 | +17.7% |
| 2017 | 70.96 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 72.84 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 68.75 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 79.17 | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 92.01 | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 88.41 | -3.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 88.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3, 29.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.1 | 62.2 | 112.64 | 7 |
| 2010s | 62.2 | 46.56 | 72.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.53 | 79.17 | 92.01 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More gender data for United States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,835 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.4626 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 297,814 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 297,814 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.6312 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.79 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.80 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.83 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in hazardous work in United States?
- Children in hazardous work in United States was 88.41 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in hazardous work recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 112.64 in 2006.
- What is the lowest children in hazardous work recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.56 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for children in hazardous work?
- United States ranks 12th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children in hazardous work rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States 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.