Country groupings

Concepts and definitions

Database descriptions, statistical standards (resolutions and guidelines), and guides and manuals – all the metadata to better understand the labour statistics presented on ILOSTAT.

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.

ICLS documents

Find resolutions, guidelines, meeting room documents and reports related to the International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS).

Labour force survey (LFS) resources

Online resources for data producers to build or improve their labour force survey, such as PAPI and CAPI model questionnaires.

Population Census resources

Online resources for data producers to improve their population census to be in line with the latest international statistical standards for labour.

Labour market information systems (LMIS)

Learn more about LMIS and what the ILO can offer in terms of tools, capacity building activities and technical assistance in labour statistics.

Bulk download facility

Access all ILOSTAT data, including detailed cross-tabulations and special requests not made available through other data tools. Recommended for researchers!

International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS)

The ICLS meets every 5 years to establish international standards on labour statistics. The 21st ICLS will be held this year from 11-20 October.

Calendar

See the upcoming schedule for major events, training and workshops in labour statistics.

Capacity building and technical assistance

We provide training and support with the implementation of international statistical standards, data production, analysis and dissemination.

About us

Learn about the ILO Department of Statistics’ role in the field of labour statistics, including contributions to capacity building and SDGs.

Standards and guidelines on labour statistics

Learn more about the international standards on labour statistics (a. conventions and recommendations and b. resolutions and guidelines).

LFS research and development

Learn more about the ILO’s programme of methodological research to identify and promote good practices in the collection and reporting of labour statistics.

Data collection and production

Discover the main methods to compile and produce ILOSTAT data: automated data collection, microdata processing and an annual questionnaire.

Dissemination and analysis

Learn about ILOSTAT dissemination tools, including those available to data producers, and analytical products.

Partnerships

The ILO seeks partners to improve the production and dissemination of labour statistics for better evidence-based policy. See our current partnerships.

Get started

Instructions on how to make best use of the ILOSTAT website to find data, methods and resources for labour statistics.

Catalogue of ILOSTAT sources

This catalogue of national data sources presented in ILOSTAT provides an overview of worldwide sources available for labour statistics.

Analytical publications

Find selected publications featuring ILOSTAT data.

Blog

Learn about the latest labour statistics trends using ILOSTAT data and get insights into methodological issues.