Children in child labour in Jordan
Jordan: Children in child labour was 6.44 in 2023. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Jordan, 2016β2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.71 | 10.24 | 35.7 | 4 |
| 2020s | 7.86 | 6.44 | 9.01 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More work & labour data for Jordan
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1447 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1467 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7497 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.06 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 13,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 669.38 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 10,584 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 10,739 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 21,323 1000 No (2100)
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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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.