Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Colombia
Colombia: Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant was 6.46 per 100000 emp in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status in Colombia, 2011–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100000 emp.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status in Colombia is 6.46 per 100000 emp, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 38.6% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status in Colombia peaked at 18.04 per 100000 emp in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 per 100000 emp, in 2017.
Colombia ranks 15th of 82 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant in Colombia, year by year
| Year | per 100000 emp | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.03 per 100000 emp | — |
| 2012 | 3.5 per 100000 emp | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 8.95 per 100000 emp | +155.7% |
| 2014 | 4 per 100000 emp | -55.3% |
| 2015 | 18.04 per 100000 emp | +351.0% |
| 2017 | 0 per 100000 emp | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 3.92 per 100000 emp | — |
| 2019 | 4.64 per 100000 emp | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 4.66 per 100000 emp | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 5.31 per 100000 emp | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 4.66 per 100000 emp | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 6.46 per 100000 emp | +38.6% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 6.46 per 100000 emp is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.6 per 100000 emp, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 6.46 per 100000 emp is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.12 per 100000 emp, 1.6× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.88 per 100000 emp | 0 per 100000 emp | 18.04 per 100000 emp | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.27 per 100000 emp | 4.66 per 100000 emp | 6.46 per 100000 emp | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status in Colombia?
- Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status in Colombia was 6.46 per 100000 emp in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.04 per 100000 emp in 2015.
- What is the lowest fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 100000 emp in 2017.
- How does Colombia rank for fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status?
- Colombia ranks 15th out of 82 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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