Children in child labour in Jordan

Jordan: Children in child labour was 6.44 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.44
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
26th
of 42 countries
All-time high
35.7
in 2016
All-time low
6.44
in 2023
Years of data
7
2016–2023

Children in child labour in Jordan, 2016–2023

102030402016201920232016: 35.72017: 23.92018: 132019: 10.22020: 92021: 8.12023: 6.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for children in child labour in Jordan is 6.44, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.8% on the previous year and down 82.0% over ten years.

That places Jordan 26th out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 20.71 10.24 35.7 4
2020s 7.86 6.44 9.01 3

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 23 Paraguay 15.14 compare
  2. 24 Argentina 13.41 compare
  3. 25 South Africa 8.93 compare
  4. 27 Panama 5.9 compare
  5. 28 Romania 3.93 compare
  6. 29 Chile 3.39 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

More work & labour data for Jordan

All data for Jordan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is children in child labour in Jordan?
Children in child labour in Jordan was 6.44 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 35.7 in 2016.
What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 6.44 in 2023.
How does Jordan rank for children in child labour?
Jordan ranks 26th out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
Is children in child labour rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan 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.