Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for competitiveness indicators (labour productivity, labour cost and CPI).
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Labour productivity growth is generally associated with higher wages and better working conditions. In the longer term, increased productivity is key to economic development. But how should we interpret productivity trends during a pandemic? Does faster productivity growth mean that firms and workers are actually better off?
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This visual essay provides an overview of the progress made towards decent work in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Decent work and the SDGs: 11 charts that tell the story Read More »
This topic page on labour productivity provides access to statistical information including data, methods, publications and more.
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Discover the methods behind the ILO’s modelled estimates on labour force statistics (including the working poor), labour productivity, wage growth and labour migration.
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