Share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay
Uruguay: Share of children in hazardous work was 1.85 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay, 2009–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 1.85 for share of children in hazardous work in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 24.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay peaked at 5.17 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.49, in 2022.
That places Uruguay 20th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.17 | — |
| 2022 | 1.49 | -71.2% |
| 2023 | 1.81 | +21.6% |
| 2024 | 1.98 | +9.4% |
| 2025 | 1.85 | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.17 | 5.17 | 5.17 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.78 | 1.49 | 1.98 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More gender data for Uruguay
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 533.96 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 16,020 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 16,875 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 16,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,965 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 17,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 16,390 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 17,268 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Uruguay was 1.85 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 5.17 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.49 in 2022.
- How does Uruguay rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Uruguay ranks 20th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.