SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia
Colombia: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 2.59 in 2022. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia, 2012–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2022, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia stood at 2.59. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.5% on the previous year and down 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia peaked at 6.19 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.59, in 2022.
Colombia ranks 17th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6.19 | — |
| 2013 | 6.12 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 5.3 | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 5.75 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 4.44 | -22.8% |
| 2017 | 3.27 | -26.4% |
| 2018 | 3.49 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 3.48 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2.59 | -25.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 2.59 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 1.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 2.59 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 95% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.75 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 14 El Salvador 3.25 compare
- 15 Dominican Republic 2.88 compare
- 16 India 2.7
- 18 Thailand 2.36 compare
- 19 Malta 1.54 compare
- 20 Switzerland 1.47 compare
More gender data for Colombia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 10,499 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3937 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 45,238 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 45,238 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 339,895 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 354,522 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 343,649 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 358,222 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 346,714 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Colombia was 2.59 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.19 in 2012.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.59 in 2022.
- How does Colombia rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Colombia ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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.