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.
Dissemination and analysis
Learn about ILOSTAT dissemination tools, including those available to data producers, and analytical products.
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.
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.
About us
Learn about the ILO Department of Statistics’ role in the field of labour statistics, including contributions to capacity building and SDGs.
Standards and guidelines on labour statistics
Learn more about the international standards on labour statistics (a. conventions and recommendations and b. resolutions and guidelines).