SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana
Botswana: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 1.16 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 1.16 for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in 2023.
That represents a change of up 53.2% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana peaked at 3.9 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.671, in 2020.
That places Botswana 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.9 | — |
| 2019 | 0.817 | -79.1% |
| 2020 | 0.671 | -17.9% |
| 2021 | 1.12 | +67.7% |
| 2022 | 0.756 | -32.8% |
| 2023 | 1.16 | +53.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.16 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 66% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.16 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44, 34% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.817 | 0.817 | 0.817 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0.9275 | 0.671 | 1.16 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More gender data for Botswana
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 855.49 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6449 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,910 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,910 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 29,466 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 30,240 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 30,023 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 29,174 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Botswana was 1.16 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 in 2009.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.671 in 2020.
- How does Botswana rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Botswana ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic activity (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.