Share of children in hazardous work in Jordan
Jordan: Share of children in hazardous work was 0.952 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in hazardous work in Jordan, 2016–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Jordan is 0.952, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 19.1% on the previous year and down 79.1% over ten years.
That places Jordan 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.55 | — |
| 2017 | 3.88 | -14.8% |
| 2018 | 2.15 | -44.7% |
| 2019 | 1.71 | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 1.46 | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 1.18 | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 0.952 | -19.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.07 | 1.71 | 4.55 | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 0.952 | 1.46 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More gender data for Jordan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,402 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.1309 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 110,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 115,505 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 110,528 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 115,418 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 110,346 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 115,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 110,478 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 115,390 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Jordan?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Jordan was 0.952 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.952 in 2023.
- How does Jordan rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Jordan ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.