Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in Honduras
Honduras: Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) was 21.6 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Honduras, 2007–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, share of children in hazardous work in Honduras stood at 21.6. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Honduras peaked at 27.09 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21.6, in 2023.
Honduras ranks 3rd of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 26.43 | — |
| 2008 | 25.91 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 25.96 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 25.59 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 25.94 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 25.43 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 24.15 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 24.37 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 27.09 | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 23.27 | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 21.6 | -7.2% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 21.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.65, 2.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 21.6 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.76, 2.5× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.1 | 25.91 | 26.43 | 3 |
| 2010s | 25.12 | 23.27 | 27.09 | 7 |
| 2020s | 21.6 | 21.6 | 21.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More gender data for Honduras
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,403 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.3595 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 8,483 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,483 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 113,193 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 118,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 112,710 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 118,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 112,160 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Honduras?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Honduras was 21.6 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 27.09 in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.6 in 2023.
- How does Honduras rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Honduras ranks 3rd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Honduras 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.