Plunge into the world of maritime employment, exploring trends, regional differences, and the diverse workforce within this vital sector.
Beneath the surface: analyzing the maritime workforce Read More »
This ILO flagship report provides a global overview of progress made around the world since 2015 in extending social protection, with a sharp focus on the climate crisis and the need for climate action to transition to a more sustainable world.
This brief focuses on the evolving relationship between labour and capital income, challenges facing youth in the current job market, and progress towards key SDGs as 2030 approaches.
World Employment and Social Outlook: September 2024 Update Read More »
The waste management and recycling industry faces numerous challenges, including high rates of informality, low wages, and long working hours.
Beyond the bin: Decent work deficits in the waste management and recycling industry Read More »
Learn how the latest purchasing power parity (PPP) updates on ILOSTAT improve our ability to compare income-related statistics across countries, which is essential to having an accurate understanding of global economic disparities.
The true value of a paycheck: Understanding PPP-adjusted income statistics Read More »
Ahead of this World Population Day (July 11), the ILO explores how population trends are transforming labour markets around the globe.
How population trends shape our workforce Read More »
Delve into the characteristics and working conditions of public servants delivering essential goods and services and the public sector’s impact on addressing labour market inequalities.
Who powers the public sector? Read More »
The disproportionate undertaking of childcare responsibilities by women explains a significant portion of the gender gap in labour force participation.
Women with young children have much lower labour force participation rates Read More »
Labour inspectors are fundamental to a country’s efforts to comply with labour standards, including safety and health. But the number of inspectors is getting smaller, while occupational accidents and diseases are on the rise.
Safety in numbers: what labour inspection data tells us Read More »
As the world faces a number of complex challenges, we examine key labour indicators to assess the impact of unprecedented crises in order to shed light on global trends and regional variations and their impact on our ability to realise the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Charting progress on the global goals and decent work Read More »
