SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda
Rwanda: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 3.44 in 2021. ▲ Rising
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda, 2008–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2021, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda stood at 3.44.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 102.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda peaked at 7.63 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.7, in 2010.
That places Rwanda 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.66 | — |
| 2010 | 1.7 | -53.6% |
| 2017 | 7.63 | +349.2% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | -59.4% |
| 2019 | 4.04 | +30.5% |
| 2020 | 3.04 | -24.8% |
| 2021 | 3.44 | +13.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3.44 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.12 | 1.7 | 7.63 | 4 |
| 2020s | 3.24 | 3.04 | 3.44 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More gender data for Rwanda
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 5,716 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.9861 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 10,439 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 10,439 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.5 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 194,446 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,438 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 191,100 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 194,971 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 188,797 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Rwanda was 3.44 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 7.63 in 2017.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Rwanda ranks 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.