Share of children in hazardous work in Peru
Peru: Share of children in hazardous work was 20.42 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of children in hazardous work in Peru, 2015–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Peru recorded 20.42 for share of children in hazardous work in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Peru peaked at 27.44 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.84, in 2019.
That places Peru 4th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Share of children in hazardous work in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11.23 | — |
| 2019 | 9.84 | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 27.44 | +178.8% |
| 2023 | 21.56 | -21.4% |
| 2024 | 21.52 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 20.42 | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.53 | 9.84 | 11.23 | 2 |
| 2020s | 22.74 | 20.42 | 27.44 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More gender data for Peru
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 7,988 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3909 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 261,493 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 271,554 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 262,030 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 271,974 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 262,425 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 272,367 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 263,360 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 273,303 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Peru?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Peru was 20.42 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 27.44 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.84 in 2019.
- How does Peru rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Peru ranks 4th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Peru 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.