Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Colombia
Colombia: Fatal occupational injuries among employees was 6.46 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.46
Change on year
up 38.6%
World rank
16th
of 79 countries
All-time high
18.04
in 2015
All-time low
0
in 2017
Years of data
12
2011–2023
Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Colombia, 2011–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 6.46 for fatal occupational injuries among employees in 2023.
That represents a change of up 38.6% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fatal occupational injuries among employees in Colombia peaked at 18.04 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2017.
Colombia ranks 16th of 79 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 in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.03 | — |
| 2012 | 3.5 | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 8.95 | +155.7% |
| 2014 | 4 | -55.3% |
| 2015 | 18.04 | +351.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 3.92 | — |
| 2019 | 4.64 | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 4.66 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 5.31 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 4.66 | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 6.46 | +38.6% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 6.46 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.6, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 6.46 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.12, 1.6× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.88 | 0 | 18.04 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.27 | 4.66 | 6.46 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More work & labour data for Colombia
- 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 in Colombia?
- Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Colombia was 6.46 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.04 in 2015.
- What is the lowest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2017.
- How does Colombia rank for fatal occupational injuries among employees?
- Colombia ranks 16th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fatal occupational injuries among employees 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Fatal occupational injuries among employees. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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