Share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Share of children in hazardous work was 0.375 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica, 2011–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica is 0.375, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 51.5% on the previous year and down 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica peaked at 6.22 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.333, in 2020.
That places Costa Rica 30th out of 35 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.22 | — |
| 2013 | 2.91 | -53.2% |
| 2014 | 2.16 | -25.8% |
| 2015 | 2.19 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 2.38 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 2.25 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 2.21 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 1.03 | -53.2% |
| 2020 | 0.333 | -67.7% |
| 2021 | 0.773 | +132.1% |
| 2022 | 0.375 | -51.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.67 | 1.03 | 6.22 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.4937 | 0.333 | 0.773 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More gender data for Costa Rica
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 838.24 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.49 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 24,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 25,901 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,214 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,387 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 26,504 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 25,723 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 26,841 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Costa Rica was 0.375 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 6.22 in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.333 in 2020.
- How does Costa Rica rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Costa Rica ranks 30th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.