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Instructions on how to make best use of the ILOSTAT website to find data, methods and resources for labour statistics.
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Lessons from the pandemic: building better gender data for the future
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare not only inequalities in the world of work, including between women and men, but it has also further emphasised the gender data gaps that hamper our understanding of the depth, nature and evolution of those inequalities.
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Data collection and production
Discover the main methods to compile and produce ILOSTAT data: automated data collection, microdata processing and an annual questionnaire.
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Partnerships
The ILO seeks partners to improve the production and dissemination of labour statistics for better evidence-based policy. See our current partnerships.
Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
The ILO, in particular the Department of Statistics, is fully committed to the 10 fundamental principles of official statistics.
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Dissemination and analysis
Learn about ILOSTAT dissemination tools, including those available to data producers, and analytical products.
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LFS research and development
Learn more about the ILO’s programme of methodological research to identify and promote good practices in the collection and reporting of labour statistics.
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Contact us
Use this contact form to email the ILO Department of Statistics regarding labour statistics, including the ILOSTAT databases and technical assistance.
International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS)
The ICLS meets every 5 years to establish international standards on labour statistics. The latest (21st) ICLS was held in October 2023.
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Learn about the ILO Department of Statistics’ role in the field of labour statistics, including contributions to capacity building and SDGs.