Current practices in measuring sexual orientation and gender identity in population censuses
Measuring sexual orientation and gender identity with official statistics is still a very new endeavour faced with many challenges, but legal and social advances are leading to the identification of these minorities in population censuses in more countries.
UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses
UNSD World Population and Housing Census Programme
UN Demographic and Social Statistics
ILO Model question on volunteer work for Population and Housing Censuses
This model question is suitable for inclusion in a census form to capture participation in volunteer work, aligned with the latest standards adopted by the ICLS.
ILO model questions on economic characteristics for population censuses
This resource includes model question sequences suitable for inclusion in a census form to capture the UN recommended core and additional topics on economic activity, aligned with the latest standards adopted by the ICLS.
Quick Guide on Measuring Economic Characteristics in the Population Census
Capturing essential economic characteristics of the population in the census is recommended as a core topic for the 2020 Round of Population and Housing Censuses. To support these efforts, this guide updates international census recommendations aligned with the latest ICLS standards, and develops practical tools and training to support census planners in adapting these recommendations to the national context.
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.
Statistical standards and methods
Resources on methods and statistical standards, particularly for household surveys.
Statistics on the population and labour force
Statistics on the population and labour force describe the size and composition of the population of working age and those actively engaged in the labour market. ILOSTAT presents data on labour force participation and related indicators used to analyse labour supply across countries. Data catalogue Latest posts Analytical publications Note: Many publications are available only […]