Share of children in hazardous work in Estonia
Estonia: Share of children in hazardous work was 1.1 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Estonia, 1997–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Estonia is 1.1, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 122.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Estonia peaked at 2.12 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.191, in 2009.
Estonia ranks 21st of 35 countries on this measure, 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1.82 | — |
| 1998 | 1.23 | -32.6% |
| 2001 | 2.12 | +72.4% |
| 2003 | 1.65 | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 0.975 | -40.9% |
| 2006 | 1.02 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.26 | +24.3% |
| 2008 | 0.735 | -41.9% |
| 2009 | 0.191 | -74.0% |
| 2010 | 0.529 | +177.0% |
| 2011 | 0.543 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 0.792 | +45.9% |
| 2013 | 0.721 | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 0.495 | -31.3% |
| 2015 | 1.23 | +147.5% |
| 2016 | 0.923 | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 1.41 | +52.7% |
| 2018 | 0.86 | -39.0% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | +28.4% |
| 2020 | 0.994 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 0.894 | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 1.14 | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 0.979 | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 1.1 | +12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.53 | 1.23 | 1.82 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.14 | 0.191 | 2.12 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.8601 | 0.495 | 1.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.02 | 0.894 | 1.14 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More gender data for Estonia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 178.81 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.67 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 5,081 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 5,410 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 5,159 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 5,497 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 5,416 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 5,767 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 6,058 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 6,444 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Estonia?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Estonia was 1.1 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.191 in 2009.
- How does Estonia rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Estonia ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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.