Share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia
Cambodia: Share of children in hazardous work was 25.8 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia, 1996–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 25.8 for share of children in hazardous work in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia peaked at 30 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14.82, in 1996.
Cambodia ranks 2nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.82 | — |
| 2012 | 28.65 | +93.3% |
| 2017 | 30 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 29.46 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 24.34 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 25.8 | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.82 | 14.82 | 14.82 | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.33 | 28.65 | 30 | 2 |
| 2020s | 26.53 | 24.34 | 29.46 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More gender data for Cambodia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,268 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.2002 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 171,023 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 179,224 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 172,154 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 180,322 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 173,679 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 181,908 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 175,764 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 184,046 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Cambodia was 25.8 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 30 in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.82 in 1996.
- How does Cambodia rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Cambodia ranks 2nd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.