Share of children in child labour in Angola
Angola: Share of children in child labour was 5.54 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of children in child labour in Angola, 2016–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in child labour in Angola stood at 5.54.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Angola peaked at 6.93 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.24, in 2016.
Angola ranks 16th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.24 | — |
| 2019 | 6 | +41.4% |
| 2020 | 6.93 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 5.63 | -18.7% |
| 2022 | 6.11 | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 4.45 | -27.2% |
| 2024 | 5.06 | +13.7% |
| 2025 | 5.54 | +9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.12 | 4.24 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.62 | 4.45 | 6.93 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More work & labour data for Angola
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.7608 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.7449 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.7758 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6791 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 61,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,914 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 76,286 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 73,759 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 150,046 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Angola?
- Share of children in child labour in Angola was 5.54 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.24 in 2016.
- How does Angola rank for share of children in child labour?
- Angola ranks 16th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share 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.