Share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia
Bolivia: Share of children in hazardous work was 8.65 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia, 2008–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia stood at 8.65.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia peaked at 13.44 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.84, in 2019.
Bolivia ranks 12th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13.44 | — |
| 2015 | 9.68 | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 5.84 | -39.6% |
| 2021 | 8.65 | +48.1% |
| 2022 | 7.84 | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 7.07 | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 7.62 | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 8.65 | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.44 | 13.44 | 13.44 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.76 | 5.84 | 9.68 | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.97 | 7.07 | 8.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More gender data for Bolivia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,733 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1438 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 124,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 129,451 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 123,730 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 128,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 123,147 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 127,611 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 122,749 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 127,191 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Bolivia was 8.65 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.44 in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.84 in 2019.
- How does Bolivia rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Bolivia ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.