Share of children in child labour in Panama
Panama: Share of children in child labour was 2.64 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of children in child labour in Panama, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children in child labour in Panama is 2.64, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Panama peaked at 8.27 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.64, in 2024.
That places Panama 22nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.95 | — |
| 2010 | 3.08 | -37.8% |
| 2012 | 8.27 | +168.4% |
| 2014 | 6.87 | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 2.85 | -58.6% |
| 2024 | 2.64 | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.07 | 3.08 | 8.27 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More work & labour data for Panama
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.192 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,652 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,175 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,950 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,955 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,905 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Panama?
- Share of children in child labour in Panama was 2.64 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 8.27 in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 in 2024.
- How does Panama rank for share of children in child labour?
- Panama ranks 22nd out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Panama 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.