Children in hazardous work in Zambia

Zambia: Children in hazardous work was 24.05 in 2022. β–² Rising

Latest (2022)
24.05
Change on year
down 23.7%
World rank
20th
of 40 countries
All-time high
31.53
in 2021
All-time low
22.89
in 2018
Years of data
5
2018–2022

Children in hazardous work in Zambia, 2018–2022

01020302018202020222018: 22.92019: 24.72020: 26.82021: 31.52022: 24.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 24.05 for children in hazardous work in 2022.

That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and up 5.1% over five years.

That places Zambia 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 23.79 22.89 24.69 2
2020s 27.45 24.05 31.53 3

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 17 El Salvador 26.34 compare
  2. 18 Austria 25.21 compare
  3. 19 Dominican Republic 24.72 compare
  4. 21 Paraguay 15.14 compare
  5. 22 Argentina 13.41 compare
  6. 23 South Africa 8.93 compare

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is children in hazardous work in Zambia?
Children in hazardous work in Zambia was 24.05 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in hazardous work recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 31.53 in 2021.
What is the lowest children in hazardous work recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 22.89 in 2018.
How does Zambia rank for children in hazardous work?
Zambia ranks 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Where does this Zambia 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
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
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.