Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia

Colombia: Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers was 6.46 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.46
Change on year
up 38.7%
World rank
13th
of 69 countries
All-time high
18.04
in 2015
All-time low
3.92
in 2018
Years of data
11
1995–2023

Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia, 1995–2023

51015201995200920231995: 7.72011: 52012: 6.42013: 8.92015: 182018: 3.92019: 4.62020: 4.72021: 5.32022: 4.72023: 6.5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia is 6.46, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 38.7% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia peaked at 18.04 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3.92, in 2018.

Colombia ranks 13th of 69 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 per 100'000 workers in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia, 1995 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1995 7.7
2011 5 -35.1%
2012 6.42 +28.4%
2013 8.95 +39.4%
2015 18.04 +101.6%
2018 3.92 -78.3%
2019 4.64 +18.3%
2020 4.66 +0.5%
2021 5.31 +13.9%
2022 4.66 -12.2%
2023 6.46 +38.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7.7 7.7 7.7 1
2010s 7.83 3.92 18.04 6
2020s 5.27 4.66 6.46 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 10 Mexico 7.51 compare
  2. 11 Macau, China 6.93 compare
  3. 12 Hong Kong, China 6.78 compare
  4. 14 Mongolia 6.4 compare
  5. 15 Nicaragua 6 compare
  6. 16 Canada 5.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia?
Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers in Colombia was 6.46 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 18.04 in 2015.
What is the lowest fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.92 in 2018.
How does Colombia rank for fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers?
Colombia ranks 13th out of 69 countries with data for 2023.
Is fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers 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 International Labour Organization, published as part of Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Fatal occupational injuries per 100'000 workers
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
69 places, 1,484 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed

The incidence rate is the average number of new cases of fatal occupational injury during the calendar year per 100,000 workers in the reference group. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.