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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.88 | 0 | 18.04 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.27 | 4.66 | 6.46 | 4 |
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- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 63.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 75.7% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 68.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 51.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 69.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 80.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 57.7% (2025)
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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