SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador
Ecuador: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 0.642 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador, 2012–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador stood at 0.642. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 12.8% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador peaked at 3.85 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.642, in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 24th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.85 | — |
| 2013 | 2.24 | -41.7% |
| 2014 | 1.68 | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 1.75 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 1.37 | -21.5% |
| 2017 | 1.46 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 1.41 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 0.952 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 0.766 | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 1.03 | +34.7% |
| 2024 | 0.736 | -28.7% |
| 2025 | 0.642 | -12.8% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 0.642 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 36% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 0.642 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 23% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.86 | 1.1 | 3.85 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.8256 | 0.642 | 1.03 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More gender data for Ecuador
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,113 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8663 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 14,957 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 14,957 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 129,930 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 135,561 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 130,156 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 135,822 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 131,369 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Ecuador was 0.642 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 3.85 in 2012.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.642 in 2025.
- How does Ecuador rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Ecuador ranks 24th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.