Share of children in child labour in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Share of children in child labour was 0.375 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Costa Rica, 2011–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Costa Rica is 0.375, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 51.5% on the previous year and down 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Costa Rica peaked at 6.22 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.333, in 2020.
That places Costa Rica 37th out of 42 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children in child labour in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.22 | — |
| 2013 | 2.98 | -52.1% |
| 2014 | 2.23 | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 2.19 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 2.38 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 2.4 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 2.31 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | -52.4% |
| 2020 | 0.333 | -69.7% |
| 2021 | 0.773 | +132.1% |
| 2022 | 0.375 | -51.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.73 | 1.1 | 6.22 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.4937 | 0.333 | 0.773 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More work & labour data for Costa Rica
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9977 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.29 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 569.35 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,908 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,776 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Costa Rica?
- Share of children in child labour in Costa Rica was 0.375 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 6.22 in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.333 in 2020.
- How does Costa Rica rank for share of children in child labour?
- Costa Rica ranks 37th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.