Share of children in child labour in Ghana
Ghana: Share of children in child labour was 4.54 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Ghana, 2017–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, share of children in child labour in Ghana stood at 4.54.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Ghana ranks 19th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7.46 | — |
| 2018 | 0.869 | -88.4% |
| 2022 | 5.67 | +552.8% |
| 2023 | 5.86 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 4.54 | -22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.17 | 0.869 | 7.46 | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.36 | 4.54 | 5.86 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More work & labour data for Ghana
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1512 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1464 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1562 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2734 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 37,518 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 13,752 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 34,429 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,119 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 67,548 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Ghana?
- Share of children in child labour in Ghana was 4.54 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 7.46 in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.869 in 2018.
- How does Ghana rank for share of children in child labour?
- Ghana ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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.