Multilateral cooperation

The ILO and the G20

The G20 is a forum for international economic cooperation. It brings together some of the world’s largest economies to discuss major international economic issues and strengthen coordination on other issues of mutual interest. Its members represent around 85 per cent of the world's GDP and more than 75 per cent of world trade. Together, they account for around two-thirds of the world's population.

The G20 is made up of 19 countries, the European Union and the African Union.

The ILO is a key knowledge partner in several working groups, providing technical inputs to the G20 on policies that promote decent work and advance social justice. It conducts analysis and provides policy recommendations that support multilateral discussions on the labour and social dimension of economic and environmental policies. In so doing, the ILO fulfils its Constitutional imperative to examine and consider all international economic and financial policies in light of the fundamental objective of social justice.

Facts and Figures

Labour force participation rate

The estimated labour force participation rate in G20 countries is 61.5 % in 2026.

Gender gap in labour force participation

The estimated gender difference in the labour force participation rate in G20 countries is 22.1 percentage points in 2026.

Unemployment rate

The estimated unemployment rate in G20 countries is 4.8 % in 2026.

Jobs gap rate

The estimated jobs gap rate in G20 countries is 10.0 % in 2026.

NEET rate

The estimated share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) in G20 countries is 19.2 % in 2026.

Informal employment rate

The estimated informal employment rate in G20 countries is 57.0 % in 2026.

Latest publications and documents

Guide for participants of the 15th African Regional Meeting

Guide for participants of the 15th African Regional Meeting

High-level dialogue: Labour market transformations in Africa: Leadership, partnerships, financing for decent work and social justice, and...

High-level dialogue: Labour market transformations in Africa: Leadership, partnerships, financing for decent work and social justice, and...

First thematic sitting: Shaping Africa’s transformation through skills and pro-employment policies: Investing in people, promoting youth...

First thematic sitting: Shaping Africa’s transformation through skills and pro-employment policies: Investing in people, promoting youth...

Key Resource

G20 Social Policy Portal: Social Protection and Inclusion

Portal

G20 Social Policy Portal: Social Protection and Inclusion

News and stories

ILO-Korea partnership builds on achievements to shape future cooperation
Construction workers learn about occupational safety and health guidelines and regulations at construction sites.

ILO/Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP) Asia-Pacific Forum

ILO-Korea partnership builds on achievements to shape future cooperation

Just Transition Pavilion opens at COP31 as decent work and social justice gain prominence in climate discussions
Participants gather and talk outside the COP31 conference venue, beneath the United Nations Climate Change and COP31 Türkiye signs.

News

Just Transition Pavilion opens at COP31 as decent work and social justice gain prominence in climate discussions

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