Share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala
Guatemala: Share of children in hazardous work was 13.96 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala, 2010–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 13.96 for share of children in hazardous work in 2022.
The figure is down 31.5% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala peaked at 20.39 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.11, in 2011.
That places Guatemala 7th out of 35 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63 | — |
| 2011 | 12.11 | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 16.4 | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 12.55 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 15.39 | +22.7% |
| 2015 | 16.52 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 16.43 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 16.25 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 16.5 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 16.1 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 20.39 | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 13.96 | -31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.29 | 12.11 | 16.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 | 13.96 | 20.39 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More gender data for Guatemala
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,681 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5138 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 183,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 190,265 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 182,353 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 188,776 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 181,168 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 187,405 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 180,709 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 186,820 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Guatemala was 13.96 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 20.39 in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.11 in 2011.
- How does Guatemala rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Guatemala ranks 7th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.