Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in United States
United States: Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) was 0.958 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of children in hazardous work in United States, 2005–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in United States is 0.958, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in United States peaked at 1.24 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.521, in 2010.
United States ranks 22nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Share of children in hazardous work (15-17) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.14 | — |
| 2006 | 1.24 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 1.07 | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 0.707 | -34.0% |
| 2009 | 0.696 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 0.521 | -25.1% |
| 2011 | 0.581 | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 0.616 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 0.754 | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 0.728 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 0.665 | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 0.769 | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 0.788 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 0.822 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 0.785 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 0.905 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 1.06 | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 0.958 | -9.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.958 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.632, 1.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.971 | 0.696 | 1.24 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.7029 | 0.521 | 0.822 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.973 | 0.905 | 1.06 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More gender data for United States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,835 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.4626 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 297,814 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 297,814 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.6312 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.79 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.80 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.83 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in United States?
- Share of children in hazardous work in United States was 0.958 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.521 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- United States ranks 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in hazardous work rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States 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.