Share of children in child labour in Romania
Romania: Share of children in child labour was 0.608 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Romania, 1997–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Romania recorded 0.608 for share of children in child labour in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.6% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Romania peaked at 4.11 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.569, in 2016.
Romania ranks 34th of 42 countries on this measure, 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4.11 | — |
| 1998 | 2.54 | -38.1% |
| 1999 | 2.95 | +16.0% |
| 2000 | 2.66 | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 1.62 | -38.9% |
| 2002 | 2.27 | +39.9% |
| 2003 | 1.94 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 1.61 | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 1.33 | -17.5% |
| 2006 | 1.51 | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 1.77 | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 1.72 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.26 | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 1.57 | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 1.46 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 1.17 | -19.8% |
| 2013 | 0.972 | -16.9% |
| 2014 | 0.78 | -19.8% |
| 2015 | 0.923 | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 0.569 | -38.4% |
| 2017 | 0.644 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 0.672 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 0.984 | +46.4% |
| 2020 | 1.12 | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 0.624 | -44.5% |
| 2022 | 0.696 | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 0.915 | +31.5% |
| 2024 | 0.608 | -33.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | 2.54 | 4.11 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.77 | 1.26 | 2.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9744 | 0.569 | 1.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7934 | 0.608 | 1.12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Romania?
- Share of children in child labour in Romania was 0.608 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4.11 in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.569 in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for share of children in child labour?
- Romania ranks 34th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.