Children in child labour in Colombia

Colombia: Children in child labour was 159.97 in 2022. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2022)
159.97
Change on year
up 67.0%
World rank
10th
of 42 countries
All-time high
183.25
in 2012
All-time low
90.78
in 2018
Years of data
9
2012–2022

Children in child labour in Colombia, 2012–2022

0501001502002012201720222012: 183.22013: 183.12014: 153.22015: 167.62016: 122.92017: 93.12018: 90.82019: 95.82022: 160

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 136.21 90.78 183.25 8
2020s 159.97 159.97 159.97 1

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 7 Cambodia 237.13 compare
  2. 8 Ecuador 197.08 compare
  3. 9 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 190.76 compare
  4. 11 Angola 154.18 compare
  5. 12 Guatemala 141.17 compare
  6. 13 Honduras 108.49 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 447 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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.