Children in child labour in Botswana

Botswana: Children in child labour was 2.04 in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
2.04
Change on year
down 19.3%
World rank
32nd
of 42 countries
All-time high
4.32
in 2009
All-time low
1.19
in 2022
Years of data
7
2009–2024

Children in child labour in Botswana, 2009–2024

12342009201620242009: 4.32019: 1.72020: 1.42021: 1.52022: 1.22023: 2.52024: 2

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 29 Chile 3.39 compare
  2. 30 Russia 3.33 compare
  3. 31 Uruguay 2.67 compare
  4. 33 Hungary 1.82 compare
  5. 34 Albania 1.04 compare
  6. 35 Belarus 0.93 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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All data for Botswana β†’

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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Indicator
Children in child labour (15-17)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 447 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

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.