Alternative measures of labour underutilization, including LU2, LU3 and LU4, time-related underemployment, and youth not in employment, education or training (NEET)
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 »
Discover the methods behind the ILO’s modelled estimates on labour force statistics (including the working poor), labour productivity, wage growth and labour migration.
ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST database) Read More »
The fifth issue of our series Spotlight on work statistics uses the first ever global estimates of youth not in employment, education or training along with other youth labour market indicators to explore the situation of youth in labour markets around the world, and unveil the additional challenges they face.
Labour market access – a persistent challenge for youth around the world Read More »
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The unemployment rate is a key labour market indicator, but it has many shortcomings which we must take into account when interpreting it. The Quick guide on interpreting the unemployment rate provides helpful information on all the main aspects underlying this headline indicator and its limitations. It also provides tips to communicate effectively on the unemployment rate.
Quick guide on interpreting the unemployment rate Read More »
