Argentina vs Botswana: Share of children in child labour
Share of children in child labour over time
- Argentina
- Botswana
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 1.55 against 0.972 in Argentina, a difference of 0.578.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.6 times Argentina's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2019 it was Botswana ahead.
Argentina ranks 28th and Botswana ranks 25th of 42 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Botswana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.01 | 1.21 | 0.197 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 0.8912 | 1.29 | 0.3978 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in child labour, Argentina or Botswana?
- Botswana, at 1.55 against 0.972 in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of children in child labour between Argentina and Botswana?
- 0.578, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Botswana?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Botswana rank globally for share of children in child labour?
- Argentina ranks 28th and Botswana ranks 25th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Share of children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This indicator is based on harmonized definitions used by the ILO in the context of producing global estimates. Data may differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children 5-11 years old who did at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, (b) children 12-14 years old who did at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services, and (c) children 15-17 years old who did at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.