Share of children in child labour in Botswana
Botswana: Share of children in child labour was 1.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour in Botswana, 2009–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 1.55 for share of children in child labour in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Botswana peaked at 3.94 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.932, in 2022.
Botswana ranks 25th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.94 | — |
| 2019 | 1.21 | -69.3% |
| 2020 | 1.04 | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 1.12 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 0.932 | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 1.8 | +93.1% |
| 2024 | 1.55 | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.94 | 3.94 | 3.94 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.29 | 0.932 | 1.8 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Botswana?
- Share of children in child labour in Botswana was 1.55 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.94 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.932 in 2022.
- How does Botswana rank for share of children in child labour?
- Botswana ranks 25th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.