Jordan vs Malta: Share of children in child labour
Share of children in child labour over time
- Jordan
- Malta
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 0.952 against 0.743 in Malta, a difference of 0.209.
That makes Jordan's figure about 1.3 times Malta's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Jordan ahead.
Jordan ranks 30th and Malta ranks 32nd of 42 countries.
Jordan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.07 | 1.73 | 1.34 | Jordan |
| 2020s | 0.952 | 0.743 | 0.209 | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in child labour, Jordan or Malta?
- Jordan, at 0.952 against 0.743 in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of children in child labour between Jordan and Malta?
- 0.209, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Malta?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Jordan and Malta rank globally for share of children in child labour?
- Jordan ranks 30th and Malta ranks 32nd of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Share of 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.