SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in South America
South America: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate was 3.12 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in South America, 2000–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
South America recorded 3.12 for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in South America peaked at 14.25 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.9, in 2014.
That places South America 40th out of 76 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.05 | — |
| 2001 | 14.25 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 13.72 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 12.91 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 11.29 | -12.6% |
| 2005 | 10.06 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 8.65 | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 7.65 | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 6.63 | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 6.07 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 5.13 | -15.6% |
| 2011 | 4.65 | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 4.12 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 3.35 | -18.7% |
| 2014 | 2.9 | -13.5% |
| 2015 | 3.23 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 3.82 | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 4.17 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 4.17 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 4.4 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 5.76 | +30.9% |
| 2021 | 4.87 | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 3.65 | -25.2% |
| 2023 | 3.24 | -11.2% |
| 2024 | 3.17 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 3.12 | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.53 | 6.07 | 14.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.99 | 2.9 | 5.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.97 | 3.12 | 5.76 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 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
- 43 Botswana 14.28 compare
More gender data for South America
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 85,918 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.25 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 362,840 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 362,840 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.8634 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 36.64 (2027)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 38.56 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 667 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.7% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 21.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in South America?
- Sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate in South America was 3.12 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 14.25 in 2001.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 in 2014.
- How does South America rank for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- South America ranks 40th out of 76 groups with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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.