Share of children in child labour in Guatemala
Guatemala: Share of children in child labour was 13.96 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Guatemala, 2010–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 13.96 for share of children in child labour in 2022.
The figure is down 31.5% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Guatemala peaked at 20.39 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.11, in 2011.
That places Guatemala 8th out of 42 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Share of children in child labour in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63 | — |
| 2011 | 12.11 | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 16.4 | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 12.55 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 15.39 | +22.7% |
| 2015 | 16.52 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 16.43 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 16.25 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 16.5 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 16.1 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 20.39 | +26.6% |
| 2022 | 13.96 | -31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.29 | 12.11 | 16.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 | 13.96 | 20.39 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More work & labour data for Guatemala
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3404 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.3121 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3683 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6261 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 18,121 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,847 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 13,041 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 12,871 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 25,912 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Guatemala?
- Share of children in child labour in Guatemala was 13.96 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 20.39 in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.11 in 2011.
- How does Guatemala rank for share of children in child labour?
- Guatemala ranks 8th out of 42 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.