SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama
Panama: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 0.383 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama stood at 0.383. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 50.3% on the previous year and down 78.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama peaked at 4.08 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.383, in 2024.
Panama ranks 30th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.08 | — |
| 2010 | 2.37 | -42.1% |
| 2012 | 2.85 | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 1.75 | -38.5% |
| 2023 | 0.77 | -56.1% |
| 2024 | 0.383 | -50.3% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 0.383 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.363, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Panama's 0.383 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 14% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.08 | 4.08 | 4.08 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.32 | 1.75 | 2.85 | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.5765 | 0.383 | 0.77 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More gender data for Panama
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,093 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.6093 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 3,741 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 3,741 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.55 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 34,683 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 36,470 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 34,602 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 36,393 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 34,517 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Panama was 0.383 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 4.08 in 2008.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.383 in 2024.
- How does Panama rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Panama ranks 30th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.