Quantifying how many people are employed in the forest sector is not a straightforward exercise. Nonetheless, the ILO, FAO and the Thünen-Institute of Forestry joined forces to estimate the global workforce in forest-related activities and provide insights on labour market trends in this sector.
Forest sector employs 33 million around the world, according to new global estimates Read More »
This working paper explores the demand for gender data on informality and the measurement challenges faced, and highlights the opportunities emerging from the revision of statistical standards on informality that are set to be adopted in 2023.
Engendering informality statistics: gaps and opportunities Read More »
This ILO flagship report examines the evolution of real wages, giving a unique picture of wage trends globally and by region.
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations of indicators in the Worker and Sector Profiles, including definitions for the groups of occupations and/or sectors recombined to create these profiles.
Worker and sector profiles (PROFILES database) Read More »
This quick guide explains the differences between the 13th and 19th ICLS standards, the impact of the revisions on headline indicators, and how the ILO handles this on ILOSTAT.
The framework on work statistics has been widely publicized over the years, particularly to data producers and policymakers, as it was designed to improve labour market and gender analysis. But little has been said to data users interested in international comparisons. Until now. Here is the ILOSTAT solution to handling the impacts of revised definitions occurring on different schedules across the globe.
New ILO database updates work-related indicators to meet latest standards Read More »
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for indicators on occupational safety and health (injuries and labour inspection).
Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH database) Read More »
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for indicators on wages (including minimum wages) and working time.
Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND database) Read More »
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for statistics on consumer prices, labour costs, and currency conversion factors.
Prices, Costs and Currency Conversions (PRICES database) Read More »
The 2022 edition discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people and their labour market prospects during the recovery and beyond.
