Share of children in hazardous work in Austria
Austria: Share of children in hazardous work was 9.15 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Austria, 1995–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in hazardous work in Austria stood at 9.15.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Austria peaked at 18.22 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 8.44, in 2017.
That places Austria 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Share of children in hazardous work in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18.22 | — |
| 1996 | 14.33 | -21.4% |
| 1997 | 13.37 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 13.94 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 14.51 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 13.86 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 13.68 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 13.25 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 10.98 | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 11.98 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 11.72 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 10.43 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 10.52 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 10.66 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 9.33 | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 8.44 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 8.86 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 9.28 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 10.96 | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 9.71 | -11.4% |
| 2022 | 9.95 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 10.24 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 9.38 | -8.4% |
| 2025 | 9.15 | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.87 | 13.37 | 18.22 | 5 |
| 2000s | 12.94 | 10.98 | 13.86 | 4 |
| 2010s | 10.14 | 8.44 | 11.98 | 9 |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 9.15 | 10.96 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More gender data for Austria
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,231 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.25 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 36,924 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 38,967 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 37,367 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 39,417 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 39,142 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 41,270 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 41,702 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 43,962 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Austria?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Austria was 9.15 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 18.22 in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.44 in 2017.
- How does Austria rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Austria ranks 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share 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). For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.