SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate was 3.44 in 2025. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2000–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at 3.44. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 13.56 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.44, in 2025.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean 39th out of 76 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.56 | — |
| 2001 | 13.37 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 12.76 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 12.15 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 10.82 | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 10.02 | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 8.52 | -15.0% |
| 2007 | 7.79 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 7.14 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 6.79 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 5.89 | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 5.31 | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 4.97 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 4.35 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 4 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 3.95 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 4.2 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 4.36 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 4.34 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 4.48 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 5.57 | +24.2% |
| 2021 | 4.76 | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 3.81 | -20.1% |
| 2023 | 3.5 | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 3.45 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 3.44 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.29 | 6.79 | 13.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.59 | 3.95 | 5.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.09 | 3.44 | 5.57 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
- 36 Togo 20.28 compare
- 37 Benin 18.28 compare
- 38 Syrian Arab Republic 17.9 compare
- 39 Côte d'Ivoire 17.67 compare
- 40 Senegal 17.22 compare
- 41 Pakistan 15.1 compare
- 42 South Africa 14.47 compare
More gender data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9689 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 545,976 (2030)
- Population 545,976 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.09 % change on previous year (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 139,807 (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 37.47 (2027)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 39.05 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,520 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 36.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 19.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in Latin America and the Caribbean was 3.44 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 13.56 in 2000.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.44 in 2025.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 39th out of 76 groups with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.