The ILO has launched an integrated initiative to improve access to sector-specific labour market data. Updated sectoral webpages now bring together the most relevant information and resources on the world of work across major industries and sectors, while a new dedicated space on the ILOSTAT portal provides direct access to sectoral statistics.
"Our goal is to make it easier for constituents and stakeholders to find what they need - whether it's standards, data, research or guidance," said Frank Hagemann, Director of the ILO's Sectoral Policies Department. "The generation of these new statistical data and their integration into our sectoral web pages will facilitate evidence-based research and analysis, helping bridge the gap between knowledge and action."
Each page provides a snapshot of the sector, including ILO work on relevant labour standards, policy priorities, publications, and now data - with a dedicated "Data and statistics" section powered by ILOSTAT, the ILO's portal for labour statistics. Sectors covered include agriculture, manufacturing, transport, tourism, and many others.
The enhanced structure is accessible from the Industries and sectors overview page, offering a single entry point for exploring the ILO's work by sector.
"Reliable and comparable labour statistics are essential for understanding how different sectors evolve and identifying where support is needed most," said Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics. "By integrating this newly disaggregated ILOSTAT data into these sectoral pages, we're making that information easier to access, use, and act on - especially for those who rely on it to shape policy and drive change."
This initiative was spearheaded by the ILO's Sectoral Policies Department in response to growing demand from constituents and technical partners for more streamlined access to sector-specific information. The Departments of Statistics and Research supported the initiative by supplying relevant data. In parallel, a new sectoral page on ILOSTAT was launched, enabling users to explore core labour indicators by country and sector.
The webpages will be continuously updated with the latest ILO guidance, reports, and statistics, helping constituents and partners make informed decisions and take action to promote decent work in their respective sectors.
