Publications

International Classification of Status in Employment (ICSE-18) Manual

21 September 2023

A resolution adopted at the 20th ICLS includes a new international classification of status in employment (ICSE-18). This draft manual describes the revised classification, how it differs from the previous version, and how to implement it in a household survey.
Labour Market Information Systems - Brief description and ILO Toolkit

25 May 2023
New data shine light on gender gaps in the labour market

05 March 2023

Engendering informality statistics: gaps and opportunities

21 November 2022

Informality is a dynamic and multidimensional concern that demands gender-sensitive data. In 2018, globally, more than 60% of employment was informal. However, global averages hide that in more countries the share of women in informal employment exceeds that of men. Also, women in the informal economy are often in the most unprotected situations – as domestic workers, home-based workers and contributing family workers – where a lack of visibility can increase their vulnerability.
COVID-19 impact on labour market statistics

05 October 2022
Quick guide to understanding the impact of the new statistical standards on ILOSTAT databases

02 September 2022