Promoting the use of administrative data sources for international labour migration statistics in Korea

This case study highlights how national frameworks in the Republic of Korea, including legislation, interagency coordination, and IT systems for secure data sharing, have increased the use of administrative data for international labor migration statistics. By documenting good national practices, it contributes to the revision of the ICLS Guidelines (2018) on statistics of international labour […]
Measuring international labour migration in the Republic of Korea

This case study contributes to the ongoing revision of the ICLS Guidelines on statistics of international labour migration (2018) by demonstrating the value of different data sources in the Republic of Korea, including the population census, administrative records, and specialized migration surveys, to generate statistics on the topic.
World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition

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.
World Employment and Social Outlook: September 2024 Update

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.
Beyond the bin: Decent work deficits in the waste management and recycling industry

The waste management and recycling industry faces numerous challenges, including high rates of informality, low wages, and long working hours.
The true value of a paycheck: Understanding PPP-adjusted income statistics

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.
Administrative data sources for labour statistics

Online resources for data producers and users to make the most of administrative data sources for labour statistics, in the absence of or in complementarity with Labour Force Surveys.
Subgroup on Administrative and Other Sources of the Expert Group on National Quality Assurance Frameworks
Note on the implementation of statistical standards from the 19th, 20th and 21st ICLS through household surveys

This note provides an overview of the requirements to apply the latest statistical standards through household surveys.
How population trends shape our workforce

Ahead of this World Population Day (July 11), the ILO explores how population trends are transforming labour markets around the globe.