Jordan vs South Africa: Children in child labour
Children in child labour over time
- Jordan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8.93 against 6.44 in Jordan, a difference of 2.49.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Jordan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Jordan ahead.
Jordan ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 25th of 42 countries.
Jordan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.97 | 13.02 | 9.95 | Jordan |
| 2020s | 7.86 | 7.34 | 0.517 | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children in child labour, Jordan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8.93 against 6.44 in Jordan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in children in child labour between Jordan and South Africa?
- 2.49, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Jordan and South Africa rank globally for children in child labour?
- Jordan ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 25th 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.