Children in child labour in Botswana
Botswana: Children in child labour was 2.04 in 2024. βΌ Falling
Children in child labour in Botswana, 2009β2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 2.04 for children in child labour in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.3% on the previous year and down 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Botswana peaked at 4.32 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2022.
That places Botswana 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.32 | 4.32 | 4.32 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.74 | 1.19 | 2.52 | 5 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1516 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9387 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 2,871 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 550.66 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 1,969 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 3,837 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Botswana?
- Children in child labour in Botswana was 2.04 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 4.32 in 2009.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2022.
- How does Botswana rank for children in child labour?
- Botswana ranks 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana 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.