Children in child labour in Colombia
Colombia: Children in child labour was 159.97 in 2022. βΌ Falling
Children in child labour in Colombia, 2012β2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 159.97 for children in child labour in 2022.
That represents a change of up 67.0% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Colombia peaked at 183.25 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 90.78, in 2018.
Colombia ranks 10th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 136.21 | 90.78 | 183.25 | 8 |
| 2020s | 159.97 | 159.97 | 159.97 | 1 |
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More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Colombia?
- Children in child labour in Colombia was 159.97 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 183.25 in 2012.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.78 in 2018.
- How does Colombia rank for children in child labour?
- Colombia ranks 10th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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.