Children in child labour in Rwanda
Rwanda: Children in child labour was 78.8 in 2021. β² Rising
Children in child labour in Rwanda, 2008β2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in child labour in Rwanda is 78.8, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 65.5% on the previous year and up 585.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in child labour in Rwanda peaked at 84.35 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11.49, in 2010.
Rwanda ranks 16th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.61 | 24.61 | 24.61 | 1 |
| 2010s | 53.27 | 11.49 | 84.35 | 4 |
| 2020s | 63.21 | 47.61 | 78.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 13 Honduras 108.49 compare
- 14 Thailand 97.69 compare
- 15 United States 88.41 compare
- 17 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 48.64 compare
- 18 Switzerland 44.07 compare
- 19 Zambia 27.98
More work & labour data for Rwanda
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.267 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2752 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2591 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3518 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 3.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 6,483 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 15,403 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 16,639 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 16,140 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 32,779 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in child labour in Rwanda?
- Children in child labour in Rwanda was 78.8 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest children in child labour recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 84.35 in 2018.
- What is the lowest children in child labour recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.49 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for children in child labour?
- Rwanda ranks 16th out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
- Is children in child labour rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 585.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.