Share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay
Paraguay: Share of children in hazardous work was 9.83 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay, 2011–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay is 9.83, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.9% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay peaked at 18.45 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.83, in 2025.
Paraguay ranks 9th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18.45 | — |
| 2017 | 14.99 | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 13.61 | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 15.51 | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 16.36 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 12.25 | -25.1% |
| 2023 | 10.35 | -15.5% |
| 2024 | 11.55 | +11.6% |
| 2025 | 9.83 | -14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.64 | 13.61 | 18.45 | 4 |
| 2020s | 12.07 | 9.83 | 16.36 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 6 Switzerland 16.47 compare
- 7 Guatemala 13.96 compare
- 8 Pakistan 13.12 compare
- 10 Austria 9.15 compare
- 11 El Salvador 8.87 compare
- 12 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.65 compare
More gender data for Paraguay
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,993 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.2942 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 65,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 68,548 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 65,498 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 68,560 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 65,610 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 68,704 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 65,881 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 68,984 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Paraguay was 9.83 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 18.45 in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.83 in 2025.
- How does Paraguay rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Paraguay ranks 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.