Share of children in hazardous work in Thailand
Thailand: Share of children in hazardous work was 2.16 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in Thailand, 2014–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Thailand is 2.16, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Thailand peaked at 4.53 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.04, in 2022.
Thailand ranks 18th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.53 | — |
| 2015 | 4.23 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 4.13 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.46 | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 3.55 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 2.74 | -22.7% |
| 2020 | 3.03 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 2.17 | -28.5% |
| 2022 | 2.04 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 2.16 | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.77 | 2.74 | 4.53 | 6 |
| 2020s | 2.35 | 2.04 | 3.03 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More gender data for Thailand
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,170 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 278,147 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 295,559 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 282,643 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 300,402 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 287,479 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 305,571 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 292,562 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 310,911 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Thailand?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Thailand was 2.16 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.53 in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.04 in 2022.
- How does Thailand rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Thailand ranks 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand 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.