Share of children in child labour in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of children in child labour was 8.15 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Share of children in child labour in Rwanda, 2008–2021
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2021, share of children in child labour in Rwanda stood at 8.15.
That represents a change of up 58.7% on the previous year and up 379.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour in Rwanda peaked at 10.19 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.7, in 2010.
Rwanda ranks 14th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children in child labour in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.57 | — |
| 2010 | 1.7 | -62.8% |
| 2017 | 8.84 | +420.6% |
| 2018 | 10.19 | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 5.02 | -50.7% |
| 2020 | 5.14 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 8.15 | +58.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.57 | 4.57 | 4.57 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.44 | 1.7 | 10.19 | 4 |
| 2020s | 6.64 | 5.14 | 8.15 | 2 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.2752 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2591 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3518 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,483 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 15,403 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 32,779 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour in Rwanda?
- Share of children in child labour in Rwanda was 8.15 in 2021, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 10.19 in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 in 2010.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of children in child labour?
- Rwanda ranks 14th out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of children in child labour rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 379.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.