Share of children in child labour -- General Production Boundary in South Africa
South Africa: Share of children in child labour -- General Production Boundary was 0.28 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children in child labour -- General Production Boundary in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, share of children in child labour -- general production boundary in South Africa stood at 0.28.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in child labour -- general production boundary in South Africa peaked at 1.18 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.182, in 2021.
South Africa ranks 35th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children in child labour -- General Production Boundary in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.18 | — |
| 2011 | 0.511 | -56.6% |
| 2012 | 0.471 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 0.458 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 0.411 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 0.561 | +36.5% |
| 2016 | 0.489 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.352 | -28.0% |
| 2020 | 0.249 | -29.3% |
| 2021 | 0.182 | -26.9% |
| 2022 | 0.269 | +47.8% |
| 2023 | 0.25 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 0.28 | +12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.5539 | 0.352 | 1.18 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.246 | 0.182 | 0.28 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Costa Rica 0.375 compare
- 33 Slovenia 0.319 compare
- 34 Belarus 0.289 compare
- 36 Greece 0.15
- 37 Russian Federation 0.062 compare
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in child labour -- general production boundary in South Africa?
- Share of children in child labour -- general production boundary in South Africa was 0.28 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest share of children in child labour -- general production boundary recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of children in child labour -- general production boundary recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.182 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for share of children in child labour -- general production boundary?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children in child labour -- general production boundary rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Share of children in child labour -- General Production Boundary (15-17). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator measures child labour on the basis of the general production boundary, in line with the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS). It includes both economic activity and unpaid household services. The indicator follows harmonized definitions used by the ILO for the production of global estimates. Data may therefore differ from nationally reported figures. Child labour includes: (a) children aged 5–11 years who performed at least one hour of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services; (b) children aged 12–14 years who performed at least 14 hours of economic activity and/or more than 21 hours of unpaid household services; and (c) children aged 15–17 years who performed at least 43 hours of economic activity. For more information, refer to the Child Labour Statistics (CHILD) database description.