Share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of children in hazardous work was 8.15 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda, 2017–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda is 8.15, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 58.7% on the previous year and down 7.8% over five years.
That places Rwanda 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8.84 | — |
| 2018 | 10.19 | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 5.02 | -50.7% |
| 2020 | 5.14 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 8.15 | +58.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.02 | 5.02 | 10.19 | 3 |
| 2020s | 6.64 | 5.14 | 8.15 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 10 Austria 9.15 compare
- 11 El Salvador 8.87 compare
- 12 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.65 compare
- 14 Colombia 6.38 compare
- 15 Angola 5.54
- 16 Dominican Republic 4.72 compare
More gender data for Rwanda
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,716 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9861 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 194,446 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,438 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 191,100 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 194,971 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 188,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 192,604 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 187,175 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 191,052 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Rwanda was 8.15 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 10.19 in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.02 in 2019.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Rwanda ranks 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.