Colombia vs Ecuador: Children in child labour
Children in child labour over time
- Colombia
- Ecuador
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 197.08 against 159.97 in Colombia, a difference of 37.11.
That makes Ecuador's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 10th and Ecuador ranks 8th of 42 countries.
Ecuador has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 136.21 | 140.07 | 3.86 | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 159.97 | 189.44 | 29.47 | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children in child labour, Colombia or Ecuador?
- Ecuador, at 197.08 against 159.97 in Colombia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in children in child labour between Colombia and Ecuador?
- 37.11, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ecuador?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do Colombia and Ecuador rank globally for children in child labour?
- Colombia ranks 10th and Ecuador ranks 8th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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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. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.