SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in United States
United States: SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic was 0.413 in 2023. ▬ Flat
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in United States, 2003–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in United States stood at 0.413.
The figure is down 28.5% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in United States peaked at 0.578 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.203, in 2010.
That places United States 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
SDG indicator 8.7.1: Proportion of children engaged in economic in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.419 | — |
| 2004 | 0.408 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 0.447 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 0.495 | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 0.409 | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 0.33 | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 0.28 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 0.203 | -27.5% |
| 2011 | 0.261 | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 0.327 | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 0.385 | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 0.342 | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 0.347 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 0.342 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.326 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 0.435 | +33.4% |
| 2019 | 0.382 | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 0.304 | -20.4% |
| 2021 | 0.578 | +90.1% |
| 2023 | 0.413 | -28.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.413 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.363, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3983 | 0.28 | 0.495 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.335 | 0.203 | 0.435 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4317 | 0.304 | 0.578 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More gender data for United States
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,835 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.4626 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 297,814 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 297,814 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.6312 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.79 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.88 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.80 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.83 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in United States?
- Sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic in United States was 0.413 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 0.578 in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.203 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic?
- United States ranks 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sdg indicator 8.7.1: proportion of children engaged in economic rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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.