SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay
Paraguay: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 7.93 in 2025. ▬ Flat
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay, 2011–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay is 7.93, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay peaked at 13.87 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.11, in 2016.
Paraguay ranks 6th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9.97 | — |
| 2016 | 5.11 | -48.8% |
| 2017 | 11.89 | +132.8% |
| 2018 | 11.94 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 13.87 | +16.1% |
| 2021 | 13.58 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 10.7 | -21.2% |
| 2023 | 8.44 | -21.1% |
| 2024 | 9.96 | +18.0% |
| 2025 | 7.93 | -20.4% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 7.93 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 4.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 7.93 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.74, 2.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.55 | 5.11 | 13.87 | 5 |
| 2020s | 10.12 | 7.93 | 13.58 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More gender data for Paraguay
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,993 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.2942 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 5,415 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,415 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 65,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 68,548 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 65,498 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 68,560 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 65,610 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Paraguay was 7.93 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 13.87 in 2019.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.11 in 2016.
- How does Paraguay rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Paraguay ranks 6th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.