Children in child labour in Ghana
Ghana: Children in child labour was 446.96 in 2024. β Volatile
Children in child labour in Ghana, 2017β2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Ghana is 446.96, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and up 205.9% over ten years.
Ghana ranks 4th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 81.39 | 16.65 | 146.12 | 2 |
| 2020s | 373.05 | 124.14 | 548.05 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Ghana?
- Children in child labour in Ghana was 446.96 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 548.05 in 2023.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.65 in 2018.
- How does Ghana rank for children in child labour?
- Ghana ranks 4th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.