SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 0.375 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica, 2011–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 0.375 for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in 2022.
The figure is down 45.7% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica peaked at 2.66 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.333, in 2020.
That places Costa Rica 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.66 | — |
| 2013 | 2.64 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 2.1 | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 1.94 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 2.01 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 1.83 | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 2.12 | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 0.984 | -53.6% |
| 2020 | 0.333 | -66.2% |
| 2021 | 0.691 | +107.5% |
| 2022 | 0.375 | -45.7% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 0.375 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.363, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 0.375 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 14% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.04 | 0.984 | 2.66 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.4663 | 0.333 | 0.691 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More gender data for Costa Rica
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 838.24 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.49 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,413 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,413 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.8911 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 24,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 25,901 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,214 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,387 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Costa Rica was 0.375 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 in 2011.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.333 in 2020.
- How does Costa Rica rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Costa Rica ranks 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.