Share of children in hazardous work in Hungary
Hungary: Share of children in hazardous work was 0.632 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in hazardous work in Hungary, 2001–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, share of children in hazardous work in Hungary stood at 0.632.
The figure is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 174.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Hungary peaked at 1.07 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.037, in 2012.
That places Hungary 26th out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children in hazardous work in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.371 | — |
| 2002 | 0.264 | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 0.384 | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 0.194 | -49.5% |
| 2005 | 0.194 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.252 | +29.9% |
| 2007 | 0.139 | -44.8% |
| 2008 | 0.09 | -35.3% |
| 2009 | 0.062 | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 0.106 | +71.0% |
| 2011 | 0.087 | -17.9% |
| 2012 | 0.037 | -57.5% |
| 2013 | 0.061 | +64.9% |
| 2014 | 0.23 | +277.0% |
| 2015 | 0.469 | +103.9% |
| 2016 | 0.647 | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 0.499 | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 0.617 | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 0.701 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 0.208 | -70.3% |
| 2021 | 0.324 | +55.8% |
| 2022 | 0.579 | +78.7% |
| 2023 | 1.07 | +84.1% |
| 2024 | 0.632 | -40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2167 | 0.062 | 0.384 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.3454 | 0.037 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5618 | 0.208 | 1.07 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More gender data for Hungary
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,338 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8887 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 40,978 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 43,464 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 41,415 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 43,931 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 42,773 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 45,335 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 44,978 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 47,630 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Hungary?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Hungary was 0.632 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.037 in 2012.
- How does Hungary rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Hungary ranks 26th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.