The International Day of Older Persons gives us an opportunity to delve into the labour underutilization patterns of seniors. While their unemployment rates are generally rather low, they are hiding other more prevalent forms of labour underutilization including job-search discouragement.
The plight of older workers in labour underutilization Read More »
Learn how the ratification of ILO Convention on labour statistics boosts national data systems and helps to shape policymaking that promotes decent work and social justice.
Elevate your labour statistics: Why Convention No. 160 is a must-ratify Read More »
This quick guide highlights the benefits of ratifying ILO Convention No. 160 on labour statistics and explains the ratification process as well as reporting obligations following ratification.
Strengthening labour statistics: Quick guide to C160 ratification and data reporting Read More »
Instructions on how to make best use of the ILOSTAT website to find data, methods and resources for labour statistics.
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.
Lessons from the pandemic: building better gender data for the future Read More »
Discover the main methods to compile and produce ILOSTAT data: automated data collection, microdata processing and an annual questionnaire.
Data collection and production Read More »
The ILO seeks partners to improve the production and dissemination of labour statistics for better evidence-based policy. See our current partnerships.
The ILO, in particular the Department of Statistics, is fully committed to the 10 fundamental principles of official statistics.
Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics Read More »
Learn about ILOSTAT dissemination tools, including those available to data producers, and analytical products.
Dissemination and analysis Read More »
Learn more about the ILO’s programme of methodological research to identify and promote good practices in the collection and reporting of labour statistics.
LFS research and development Read More »
