Statistical standards and methods
Resources on methods and statistical standards, particularly for household surveys.
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International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
The International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) is a statistical framework for organizing information on education.
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International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)
ISCO is a statistical framework that organizes jobs into a clearly defined set of groups according to the tasks and duties undertaken in the job.
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Labour market access – a persistent challenge for youth around the world
The fifth issue of our series Spotlight on work statistics uses the first ever global estimates of youth not in employment, education or training along with other youth labour market indicators to explore the situation of youth in labour markets around the world, and unveil the additional challenges they face.
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ICLS documents
Find resolutions, guidelines, meeting room documents and reports related to the International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS).
Forms of work: An overview of the new statistical standards
An introduction to the conceptual frameworks for forms of work and labour force statistics, including labour underutilization.
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Capacity building and technical assistance
We provide training and support with the implementation of international statistical standards, data production, analysis and dissemination.
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Topics
This list of topics in labour statistics provides access to statistical information including data, methods, publications and more.
Quick guide on interpreting the unemployment rate
The unemployment rate is a key labour market indicator, but it has many shortcomings which we must take into account when interpreting it. The Quick guide on interpreting the unemployment rate provides helpful information on all the main aspects underlying this headline indicator and its limitations. It also provides tips to communicate effectively on the unemployment rate.
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Labour market access – a persistent challenge for youth around the world
The fifth issue of our series Spotlight on work statistics uses the first ever global estimates of youth not in employment, education or training along with other youth labour market indicators to explore the situation of youth in labour markets around the world, and unveil the additional challenges they face.
Labour market access – a persistent challenge for youth around the world Read More »