Malta vs Switzerland: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic

Malta
1.54
in 2022
Switzerland
1.47
in 2025
Malta rank
19th
Switzerland rank
20th

SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic over time

  • Malta
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Malta currently reports 1.54 against 1.47 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.07.

That makes Malta's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Switzerland ahead.

Malta ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 20th of 40 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malta averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 1.5 1.84 0.341 Switzerland
2010s 0.9214 1.25 0.3284 Switzerland
2020s 1.54 0.307 1.24 Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic, Malta or Switzerland?
Malta, at 1.54 against 1.47 in Switzerland as of 2022.
What is the difference in sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic between Malta and Switzerland?
0.07, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Switzerland?
11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
How do Malta and Switzerland rank globally for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
Malta ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic activity (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic activity (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
40 places, 373 data points, 2000–2025
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Data may differ from nationally reported figures and the Global SDG Indicators Database due to differences in sources and/or reference years. Estimates on economic activity among children aged 5-17 refer to: (a) children 5–11 years old who, during the reference week, did at least one hour of economic activity, (b) children 12–14 years old who, during the reference week, did at least 14 hours of economic activity, (c) children 15–17 years old who, during the reference week, did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.