Children in child labour in Romania
Romania: Children in child labour was 3.93 in 2024. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Romania, 1997β2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, children in child labour in Romania stood at 3.93.
That represents a change of down 35.2% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Romania peaked at 46.99 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 3.75, in 2016.
Romania ranks 28th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.92 | 27.18 | 46.99 | 3 |
| 2000s | 17.75 | 9.68 | 28.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.38 | 3.75 | 10.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.08 | 3.93 | 7.06 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Romania?
- Children in child labour in Romania was 3.93 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 46.99 in 1997.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.75 in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for children in child labour?
- Romania ranks 28th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.