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The International Labor Comparisons (ILC) program prepares economic indicators that are comparable across countries. Often statistics from different countries are not comparable and do not allow for meaningful comparative analysis. In contrast, ILC adjusts economic statistics to facilitate meaningful and accurate comparisons between countries by using a common conceptual framework. These data can be used to evaluate the economic performance of one country relative to others.
Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment
Monthly unemployment rates and employment indexes, 2007-2013 (updated monthly)
- Press Release
- Full Report ( PDF )
- Data Tables, 2007-2013 ( XLS )
- Technical Notes ( PDF )
Annual labor force statistics, 1970-2012
- Full Report ( PDF )
Technical Notes ( PDF )
Country Notes and Data Sources ( PDF) - Full series and underlying levels
By Indicator ( XLS)
By country ( XLS)
Hourly Compensation Costs (Wages and Benefits)
In the Manufacturing Sector, 1996-2012
- Full Report ( PDF) (report tables only, XLS )
- Data tables, 1996-2012 ( XLS )
- Technical Notes ( PDF )
- Country notes and data sources ( PDF)
In Sub-Manufacturing Industries, 2008-2012
- 2012 highlights ( PDF ) (report tables only, XLS)
- Tables by industry, 2008-2012 ( XLS)
- Tables by country, 2008-2012 ( XLS)
Productivity and Unit Labor Costs
- Press Release
- Full Report, 2012 ( PDF )
- Report Tables, 2012 ( XLS )
- Time Series Tables, 1950-2012 ( XLS )
- Technical Notes ( PDF )
GDP per Capita and Per Hour Worked
Updated. Consumer Prices
Monthly and annual CPI and HICP (updated monthly)
- Press Release
- Full Report ( PDF )
- Data tables, 1950-2013 ( XLS )
- Technical Notes ( PDF )