Share of children in hazardous work in Zambia
Zambia: Share of children in hazardous work was 1.93 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of children in hazardous work in Zambia, 2018–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in hazardous work in Zambia is 1.93, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.6% on the previous year and down 6.6% over five years.
Zambia ranks 19th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in hazardous work in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.07 | — |
| 2019 | 2.03 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.28 | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 1.93 | -25.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.05 | 2.03 | 2.07 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.27 | 1.93 | 2.6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More gender data for Zambia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,719 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 340,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 341,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 331,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 332,331 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 324,712 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 325,021 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 318,536 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 318,579 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in hazardous work in Zambia?
- Share of children in hazardous work in Zambia was 1.93 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6 in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of children in hazardous work recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.93 in 2022.
- How does Zambia rank for share of children in hazardous work?
- Zambia ranks 19th out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Zambia 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.