ILO employment rate for women aged 20-64

In order to enable international comparisons, particularly within the European Union, Eurostat has set up the Labour Force Survey (LFS). By combining a set of issues, it makes it possible to measure aggregates such as labour force, employment and unemployment in the same way in all countries and in accordance with the recommendations of the International Labour Office (ILO). This survey has been ongoing in Belgium since 1999 (before, only in spring). However, it provides reliable data only at regional level (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels). Therefore, in order to be able to compare Belgian districts and municipalities with other areas at international level, the IWEPS calculates data calibrated on the Labour Force Survey. The totals, by sex, age and region, correspond exactly to those published by Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. These data may differ slightly from the data published by Eurostat, which reviews the whole series each year [...]. This indicator can therefore be compared with the 20-64-year-old employment rate from the Labour Force Survey, which is the reference rate used in the Regional Policy Statement (RPD). The indicator refers to the working-age population (20-64) the number of people who actually have a job (working population). It gives an idea of the actual participation in employment of a population that could potentially work. See also: — on our website “[\2](\1)” — on Statbel’s website, the Labour Force Survey ‘[\2](\1)’.