UNECE Dissemination and communication
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The impact of care responsibilities on women’s labour force participation
This brief provides a detailed overview and analysis of the new ILO global and regional estimates of persons outside the labour force due to care responsibilities.
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ILO Labour Force Survey toolkit
Labour force surveys (LFS) are the main source for many key indicators of the labour market and the world of work. To support countries in conducting their national LFS in line with international standards, the ILO Department of Statistics developed an LFS toolkit which features a model survey questionnaire, a national adaptation guide, a variable derivation guide, a syntax sample, and many more resources. Discover the ILO LFS toolkit with this video, and check its contents in its page: https://ilostat.ilo.org/resources/lfs.
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New statistical standards for improved measurement of the informal economy
Most employed people around the world are in the informal economy, which increases people’s vulnerability and puts national economies at risk. Through new statistical standards on the informal economy and improved data collection tools and methods, the ILO helps countries improve their measurement of informal employment to better understand the working lives and conditions of people with informal jobs.
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Shedding Light on the World of Unpaid Domestic and Care Work
Every day, 16 billion hours are devoted to unpaid domestic and care work (UDCW) around the world. As global populations age, these figures are set to rise, with a disproportionate impact on women, who perform the vast majority of this work. Quantifying UDCW is critical to understanding labour markets, employment trends, and gendered roles and inequalities.
To meet this growing need, the Statistical Standards and Methods Unit of ILO has developed a “light time-use measurement module,” an innovative tool building on the latest international best practice that offers more efficient and comprehensive data collection of UDCW, helping us move a step closer to a more equitable world of work and social justice for all.
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International Labour Statistics Standards to Cast Light on the World of Work
International labour statistics standards provide a solid common framework to measure the world of work and reveal decent work deficits, enabling governments to shape responsive policies. However, to be effective, these standards must be implemented in data collections. The ILO equips statisticians with practical tools, evidence-based methodologies, and technical guidance to implement new standards and make the most of the data.
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How the latest statistical standards improve knowledge about rural women’s work
Latest statistical standards improve our knowledge of the challenges and decent work deficits that women in rural areas face. Such knowledge is key to formulating effective policies that foster the women’s potential for growth and development.
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Tracking the rebound in tourism employment
On World Tourism Day, we highlight the rebound in tourism employment and the ongoing data challenges. Discover how ILO and UN Tourism are working together to fill data gaps to improve our understanding of the labour market in this vital sector.
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ILOSTAT Microdata Processing Quick Guide: Principles and methods underlying the ILO’s processing of anonymized household survey microdata
This Quick Guide (last updated in September 2024) presents the anonymized microdata processing undertaken by the Data Production and Analysis Unit in the ILO Department of Statistics. It describes why and how the unit carries out this activity, as well as the potential expansion of this work. It also mentions considerations and limitations to take into account by data users.
The LFS light time-use module
This infographic summarizes the key features of the Labour Force Survey light time-use module, an innovative tool developed by the ILO to measure unpaid domestic and care work with a cost-effective and comprehensive approach.
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