SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan
Pakistan: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 11.02 in 2021. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan, 2009–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2021, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan stood at 11.02.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan peaked at 13.82 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10.23, in 2019.
That places Pakistan 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12.85 | — |
| 2010 | 13.82 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 12.53 | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 12.43 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 13.05 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 12.69 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 11.56 | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 10.23 | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 11.02 | +7.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 11.02 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 2.5× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 11.02 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.32, 2.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.85 | 12.85 | 12.85 | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.33 | 10.23 | 13.82 | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.02 | 11.02 | 11.02 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More gender data for Pakistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 94,592 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6113 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 182,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 182,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3.22 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3.37 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3.31 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3.14 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Pakistan was 11.02 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.82 in 2010.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.23 in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.