Men are dropping out of the workforce – here’s where the numbers are highest
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.
Not in employment, education or training: the reality for many young rural women
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.
Older workers are most discouraged in these countries
Australia and Chile, 13,000 kilometres apart, have one thing in common: discouraged older workers.
Statistics on youth
This topic page on youth labour statistics provides access to statistical information including data, methods, and publications.
Persons outside the labour force: how inactive are they really?
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?
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.
Statistics on unemployment and labour underutilization
This topic page on unemployment and labour underutilization provides access to statistical information including data, methods, publications and more.
ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST database)
Discover the methods behind the ILO’s modelled estimates on labour force statistics (including the working poor), labour productivity, wage growth and labour migration.
Labour market access – a persistent challenge for youth around the world
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.
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