This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 8.7.1.a: Share of children aged 5–17 years engaged in child labour |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
„Child labour” comprises work that children are too young to perform and/or work that, by its nature or circumstances, is likely to harm children’s health, safety or morals |
| Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
| Other methodological considerations |
Accordind to the International Conventions, child labour is work that children should not be doing because (a) they are too young or (b) is likely to harm their health, safety or morals, due to its nature or the conditions in which it is carried out. Child labour includes those activities/work that are carried out in activities and/or occupations forbidden to children; and/or in dangerous conditions; or that take excessive working hours. |
| Method of computation |
The proporion of children aged 5-17 years engaged in child labour is calculated as the number of children aged 5-17 years engaged in child labour divided by the total number of children aged 5-17 years * 100 |
| Periodicity |
One periodicity |
| Data last updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Metadata last updated | Sep 19, 2024 |