SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary
Hungary: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 0.092 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary, 2000–2019
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary is 0.092, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary peaked at 0.165 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.026, in 2012.
That places Hungary 38th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.165 | — |
| 2005 | 0.042 | -74.5% |
| 2006 | 0.074 | +76.2% |
| 2007 | 0.085 | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 0.026 | -69.4% |
| 2019 | 0.092 | +253.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 0.092 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.363, 25% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 0.092 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2235, 41% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0915 | 0.042 | 0.165 | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.059 | 0.026 | 0.092 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More gender data for Hungary
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,338 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8887 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 8,111 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,111 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.295 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 40,978 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 43,464 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 41,415 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 43,931 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 42,773 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Hungary was 0.092 in 2019, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 0.165 in 2000.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.026 in 2012.
- How does Hungary rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Hungary ranks 38th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.