SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali
Mali: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 31.57 in 2020. ▲ Rising
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali, 2015–2020
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2020, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali stood at 31.57. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 119.1% on the previous year and up 124.1% over ten years.
Mali ranks 1st of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14.09 | — |
| 2016 | 13.16 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 13.87 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 14.41 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 31.57 | +119.1% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 31.57 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44, 9.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.88 | 13.16 | 14.41 | 4 |
| 2020s | 31.57 | 31.57 | 31.57 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More gender data for Mali
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,771 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 16,232 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 16,232 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.42 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 459,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 471,024 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 442,703 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 451,382 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 428,668 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Mali was 31.57 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 31.57 in 2020.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.16 in 2016.
- How does Mali rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Mali ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mali 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.