Share of children in child labour (15-17) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Share of children in child labour (15-17) was 8.65 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Bolivia, 2008–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, share of children in child labour in Bolivia stood at 8.65.
That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Bolivia peaked at 13.44 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.84, in 2019.
That places Bolivia 13th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour (15-17) in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13.44 | — |
| 2015 | 9.68 | -28.0% |
| 2019 | 5.84 | -39.6% |
| 2021 | 8.65 | +48.1% |
| 2022 | 7.84 | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 7.07 | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 7.62 | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 8.65 | +13.5% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 8.65 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.65, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 8.65 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.52, 1.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.44 | 13.44 | 13.44 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.76 | 5.84 | 9.68 | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.97 | 7.07 | 8.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More work & labour data for Bolivia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 1,928 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 79.04 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 7,271 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 2.58 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 0.823 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 17,718 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 5,806 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 77 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.9059 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Bolivia?
- Share of children in child labour in Bolivia was 8.65 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.44 in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.84 in 2019.
- How does Bolivia rank for share of children in child labour?
- Bolivia ranks 13th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.