Share of children in child labour in Cambodia
Cambodia: Share of children in child labour was 25.8 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Cambodia, 1996–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Cambodia is 25.8, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Cambodia peaked at 30 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14.82, in 1996.
That places Cambodia 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Share of children in child labour in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.82 | — |
| 2012 | 28.65 | +93.3% |
| 2017 | 30 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 29.46 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 24.34 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 25.8 | +6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.82 | 14.82 | 14.82 | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.33 | 28.65 | 30 | 2 |
| 2020s | 26.53 | 24.34 | 29.46 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More work & labour data for Cambodia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2408 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2704 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,062 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,957 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 11,469 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,270 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 22,739 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Cambodia?
- Share of children in child labour in Cambodia was 25.8 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 30 in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.82 in 1996.
- How does Cambodia rank for share of children in child labour?
- Cambodia ranks 2nd out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share 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.