ILO unemployment rate aged 15-64

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 [...]. The indicator reports the number of people who are unemployed, looking for a job and available for employment in the labour force aged 15 to 64, on an annual average. It measures the imbalance between labour supply and demand. See also: — on our website “[\2](\1)” — on Statbel’s website, the Labour Force Survey ‘[\2](\1)’.