Children in child labour (15-17) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Children in child labour (15-17) was 237.13 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Children in child labour in Cambodia, 1996–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Cambodia is 237.13, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Cambodia peaked at 311.61 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 117.04, in 1996.
Cambodia ranks 7th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Children in child labour (15-17) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 117.04 | — |
| 2012 | 292.94 | +150.3% |
| 2017 | 311.61 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 249.38 | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 238.18 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 237.13 | -0.4% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 237.13 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 237.13, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 117.04 | 117.04 | 117.04 | 1 |
| 2010s | 302.27 | 292.94 | 311.61 | 2 |
| 2020s | 241.56 | 237.13 | 249.38 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More work & labour data for Cambodia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2704 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,062 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,957 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 11,469 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,270 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 22,739 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Cambodia?
- Children in child labour in Cambodia was 237.13 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 311.61 in 2017.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.04 in 1996.
- How does Cambodia rank for children in child labour?
- Cambodia ranks 7th out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (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. 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.