SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran
Iran: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 4.32 in 2024. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran stood at 4.32.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran peaked at 6.2 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.23, in 2019.
That places Iran 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6.2 | — |
| 2009 | 5.26 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 5.05 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 4.81 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 4.31 | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 4.12 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 3.37 | -18.1% |
| 2015 | 3.58 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 3.35 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 3.23 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 3.38 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 3.29 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.86 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 4.15 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 4.32 | +4.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4.32 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 2.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Iran's 4.32 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.32, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.73 | 5.26 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.98 | 3.23 | 5.05 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 3.29 | 4.32 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More gender data for Iran
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 18,410 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 77,077 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 77,077 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 552,656 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 580,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 565,065 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 593,686 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 576,359 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Iran was 4.32 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2 in 2008.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.23 in 2019.
- How does Iran rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Iran ranks 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.