Children in child labour in Mali

Mali: Children in child labour was 296.38 in 2020. β–² Rising

Latest (2020)
296.38
Change on year
up 78.6%
World rank
6th
of 42 countries
All-time high
296.38
in 2020
All-time low
123.05
in 2016
Years of data
5
2015–2020

Children in child labour in Mali, 2015–2020

01002003002015201720202015: 152.82016: 1232017: 1552018: 165.92020: 296.4

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for children in child labour in Mali is 296.38, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 78.6% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.

That places Mali 6th out of 42 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 149.2 123.05 165.94 4
2020s 296.38 296.38 296.38 1

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 3 Egypt 1,318 compare
  2. 4 Ghana 446.96
  3. 5 Peru 401.2 compare
  4. 7 Cambodia 237.13 compare
  5. 8 Ecuador 197.08 compare
  6. 9 Iran, Islamic Republic of 190.76 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is children in child labour in Mali?
Children in child labour in Mali was 296.38 in 2020, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 296.38 in 2020.
What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 123.05 in 2016.
How does Mali rank for children in child labour?
Mali ranks 6th out of 42 countries with data for 2020.
Is children in child labour rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mali 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.