Around the world, gendered social norms continue to shape women’s and men’s participation in the labour market, new data by household composition show.
Having kids sets back women’s labour force participation more so than getting married Read More »
100 years of the ILO also means 100 years of ILO’s labour statistics to support the work of countries and organizations around the world in improving labour markets, and of course, to inform its own work. Celebrating the ILO centenary is also celebrating progress in labour statistics.
100 statistics on the ILO and the labour market to celebrate the ILO centenary Read More »
Finding work can be tough for people with disabilities. While the number of people with disabilities in the workforce has been rising in many countries, in part due to changing attitudes and improved legislation, if you have a disability, you’re still more likely to be out of work than a person who doesn’t.
How do people with disabilities fare in the labour market? Read More »
It’s easy to find statistics about how well the labour market is doing, but scratch below the surface and you’ll find a growing number of men dropping out of the workforce.
Men are dropping out of the workforce – here’s where the numbers are highest Read More »
If you’re a young woman living in a rural area, you’re more likely to be out of employment and not in education and training.
Not in employment, education or training: the reality for many young rural women Read More »
Australia and Chile, 13,000 kilometres apart, have one thing in common: discouraged older workers.
Older workers are most discouraged in these countries Read More »
This topic page on youth labour statistics provides access to statistical information including data, methods, and publications.
Statistics on youth Read More »
Inactivity rates are increasing around the world, while the global population and labour force are ageing. But the inactivity rate is an aggregate measure overlooking the different profiles of people outside the labour force. This new Spotlight on Work Statistics explores the characteristics of the potential labour force, made up of persons outside the labour force with an attachment to the labour market.
Persons outside the labour force: how inactive are they really? Read More »
Inactivity rates are increasing around the world, while the global population and labour force are ageing. But the inactivity rate is an aggregate measure overlooking the different profiles of people outside the labour force. This Spotlight on Work Statistics explores the characteristics of the potential labour force, made up of persons outside the labour force with an attachment to the labour market.
Persons outside the labour force: How inactive are they really? Read More »
This topic page on unemployment and labour underutilization provides access to statistical information including data, methods, publications and more.
Statistics on unemployment and labour underutilization Read More »
