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

Decent work country programme 2026-2029

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Decent work country programme 2026-2029

Diagnostic review of working conditions and social security coverage of digital platform workers in Cambodia

Diagnostic review of working conditions and social security coverage of digital platform workers in Cambodia

Can digital services help tackle the extension service dilemma?

Can digital services help tackle the extension service dilemma?

Key Resource

G20 Social Policy Portal: Social Protection and Inclusion

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G20 Social Policy Portal: Social Protection and Inclusion

News and stories

Inclusive policies and social dialogue key to navigating AI transformation in Asian labour markets
Regional Policy Dialogue 2026

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Inclusive policies and social dialogue key to navigating AI transformation in Asian labour markets

Private employment agencies in EHoA establish a Regional confederation to advance fair recruitment
Group photo of participants attending the regional meeting of private employment agencies in Mombasa, Kenya.

Kenya

Private employment agencies in EHoA establish a Regional confederation to advance fair recruitment

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