Share of children in child labour in Colombia
Colombia: Share of children in child labour was 6.38 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Colombia, 2012–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Colombia is 6.38, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.8% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Colombia peaked at 6.98 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.67, in 2018.
Colombia ranks 15th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6.89 | — |
| 2013 | 6.98 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 5.93 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 6.53 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 4.75 | -27.3% |
| 2017 | 3.72 | -21.6% |
| 2018 | 3.67 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 3.9 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 6.38 | +63.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.29 | 3.67 | 6.98 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.38 | 6.38 | 6.38 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 12 El Salvador 8.87 compare
- 13 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.65 compare
- 14 Rwanda 8.15 compare
- 16 Angola 5.54 compare
- 17 Dominican Republic 4.72 compare
- 18 Iran, Islamic Republic of 4.65 compare
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 share of children in child labour in Colombia?
- Share of children in child labour in Colombia was 6.38 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.98 in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.67 in 2018.
- How does Colombia rank for share of children in child labour?
- Colombia ranks 15th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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.