SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala
Guatemala: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 12.65 in 2022. ▲ Rising
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala, 2010–2022
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala is 12.65, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 35.6% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala peaked at 19.64 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11.79, in 2011.
That places Guatemala 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.03 | — |
| 2011 | 11.79 | -16.0% |
| 2012 | 16.01 | +35.8% |
| 2013 | 11.81 | -26.2% |
| 2014 | 15.03 | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 16.14 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 15.82 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 15.63 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 15.99 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 15.6 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 19.64 | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 12.65 | -35.6% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 12.65 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 7.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 12.65 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 4.6× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.79 | 11.79 | 16.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.14 | 12.65 | 19.64 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More gender data for Guatemala
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,681 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5138 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 14,386 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 14,386 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 183,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 190,265 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 182,353 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 188,776 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 181,168 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Guatemala was 12.65 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 19.64 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.79 in 2011.
- How does Guatemala rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Guatemala ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.