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Labour statistics play an essential role in the efforts of member States to achieve decent work for all and for the ILO's support of these efforts. 

These statistics are needed for the development and evaluation of policies towards this goal and for assessing progress towards decent work. They are also an important tool for information and analysis, helping to increase understanding of common problems, explain actions and mobilize interest.

ILOSTAT: The world's leading source of labour statistics

ILOSTAT: The world's leading source of labour statistics

ILOSTAT provides a wealth of information on labour statistics, from free access to almost 100 million data points to extensive statistical guidance.

Global labour figures at a glance

60.8%

Labour force participation rate

5.1%

Unemployment rate

6.4%

Working poverty

Publications

Forced labour in Mongolia

Forced labour in Mongolia

Small area estimation of child labour prevalence in Malawi

Small area estimation of child labour prevalence in Malawi

Nigeria Child Labour Survey 2022

Nigeria Child Labour Survey 2022

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