SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand
Thailand: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 2.36 in 2023. ▼ Falling
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand, 2014–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand is 2.36, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 16.2% on the previous year and down 56.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand peaked at 5.4 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.84, in 2021.
Thailand ranks 18th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.4 | — |
| 2015 | 4.4 | -18.6% |
| 2016 | 3.8 | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 3.29 | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 2.82 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 2.62 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 2.06 | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 1.84 | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 2.03 | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 2.36 | +16.2% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 2.36 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.76, 1.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.72 | 2.62 | 5.4 | 6 |
| 2020s | 2.07 | 1.84 | 2.36 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More gender data for Thailand
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 9,170 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 62,045 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 62,045 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.1546 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 278,147 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 295,559 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 282,643 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 300,402 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 287,479 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in Thailand was 2.36 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4 in 2014.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- Thailand ranks 18th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand 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.