Despite some progress, gender wage gaps persist and are even widening in some occupations. Gender wage gaps are not primarily attributable to differences in educational attainment, and in general do not narrow but rather often increase with age.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. But with the COVID-19 pandemic upending the global labour market in recent years, progress towards achieving these goals has been disrupted. From rising unemployment and informal work to slowing productivity growth and persistent gender inequalities, the pandemic has highlighted the need for urgent action to build a more resilient and equitable world of work.
This ILO flagship report examines the evolution of real wages, giving a unique picture of wage trends globally and by region.
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for indicators on wages (including minimum wages) and working time.
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for labour market-related sustainable development indicators.
The international migration of women, either together with their family or on their own, is an increasingly important and complex phenomenon but remains insufficiently documented owing to a lack of data. New ILOSTAT data offer some insights on the profile of women looking for work and better opportunities abroad.
The quality of our job determines to a great extent our well-being and life quality, but measuring it requires taking into account numerous aspects of our working conditions.
ILOSTAT data show that progress is needed in many areas and in every region to achieve gender equality in the labour market.
Tech’s persistent gender gap is well documented, but it might surprise you to learn that the gulf transcends national wealth and development lines.
This visual essay provides an overview of the progress made towards decent work in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
