Children in child labour (15-17) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Children in child labour (15-17) was 48.64 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Children in child labour in Bolivia, 2008–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Bolivia is 48.64, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 13.6% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Bolivia peaked at 69.28 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 38.52, in 2019.
Bolivia ranks 17th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Children in child labour (15-17) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 57.69 | — |
| 2015 | 69.28 | +20.1% |
| 2019 | 38.52 | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 59 | +53.2% |
| 2022 | 55.07 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 50.9 | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 56.29 | +10.6% |
| 2025 | 48.64 | -13.6% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 48.64 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 237.13, 21% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 48.64 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 25.53, 1.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.69 | 57.69 | 57.69 | 1 |
| 2010s | 53.9 | 38.52 | 69.28 | 2 |
| 2020s | 53.98 | 48.64 | 59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 14 Thailand 97.69 compare
- 15 United States 88.41 compare
- 16 Rwanda 78.8 compare
- 18 Switzerland 44.07 compare
- 19 Zambia 27.98 compare
- 20 El Salvador 26.34 compare
More work & labour data for Bolivia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1,928 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 79.04 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 7,271 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 2.58 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 0.823 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 17,718 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 5,806 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 77 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.9059 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Bolivia?
- Children in child labour in Bolivia was 48.64 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.28 in 2015.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.52 in 2019.
- How does Bolivia rank for children in child labour?
- Bolivia ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Children in child labour (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.