Having kids sets back women’s labour force participation more so than getting married
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.
Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Indicators (GEND database)
Concise description of concepts and definitions, uses, sources and limitations for indicators by household type, including presence and number of children.
How many women work in STEM?
New data on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) occupations reveal the extent to which women are employed in this field across countries.
Gender equality in the workplace remains elusive
ILOSTAT data show that progress is needed in many areas and in every region to achieve gender equality in the labour market.
100 statistics on the ILO and the labour market to celebrate the ILO centenary
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.
Tech’s persistent gender gap
Tech’s persistent gender gap is well documented, but it might surprise you to learn that the gulf transcends national wealth and development lines.
Decent work and the SDGs: 11 charts that tell the story
This visual essay provides an overview of the progress made towards decent work in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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.
Statistics on women
This topic page on gender provides access to statistical information including data (such as indicators by sex and gender gaps), methods, and publications.
Data
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