2004 yearbook of labour statistics

This is the 63rd edition of the annual publication which contains key labour statistics for over 190 countries, areas or territories, mostly covering the period 1994 to 2003.

The data are grouped under nine chapters relating to: the economically active population; employment; unemployment; hours of work; wages; labour cost; consumer prices; occupational injuries; strikes and lockouts.

The data are drawn mainly from information from national statistical services or taken from official publications.

Each chapter includes explanatory notes, and the text is in English, French and Spanish.