Share of children in employment, boys vs. girls, 2016

Share of boys (vs. girls) ages 7-14 involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of thecorresponding survey (irrespective of school attendance).

Share of boys aged 7–14 in employment0%10%20%30%40%50%60%Share of girls aged 7–14 in employment50%BangladeshBangladeshCameroonCameroonDemocratic Republic of CongoDemocratic Republic of CongoGhanaGhanaIndiaIndiaNigeriaNigeriaPakistanPakistanPeruPeruAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth America1.2B1.2BCircles sized byPopulation(historical)

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