Share of children in hazardous work in Colombia
Colombia: Share of children in hazardous work was 6.38 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Colombia, 2012–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2022, share of children in hazardous work in Colombia stood at 6.38.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.8% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Colombia peaked at 6.98 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.67, in 2018.
That places Colombia 14th out of 35 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6.89 | — |
| 2013 | 6.98 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 5.93 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 6.53 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 4.75 | -27.3% |
| 2017 | 3.72 | -21.6% |
| 2018 | 3.67 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 3.9 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 6.38 | +63.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.29 | 3.67 | 6.98 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.38 | 6.38 | 6.38 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 11 El Salvador 8.87 compare
- 12 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.65 compare
- 13 Rwanda 8.15 compare
- 15 Angola 5.54
- 16 Dominican Republic 4.72 compare
- 17 India 3.94
More gender data for Colombia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 10,499 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3937 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 339,895 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 354,522 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 343,649 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 358,222 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 346,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 361,329 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 349,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 364,332 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Colombia?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Colombia was 6.38 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.98 in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.67 in 2018.
- How does Colombia rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Colombia ranks 14th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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.