Labour Statistics
Labour statistics presented in this chapter were obtained from the National Statistical Office and
Department of Labour protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour.
Labour force statistics have been compiled by the National Statistical Office since
1963
and it had
adapted and changed the concepts and definitions using in the Labour Force Survey many times as follows
:
1971-1983
had been undertaken
2
rounds a year, during January - March, and
July - September,
1984-1997
had been undertaken
3
rounds a year in February, May and August,
1998-2000
had been undertaken
4
rounds a year
:
The first round enumeration is held in February coinciding which the non-agricultural
season,
The second round is normally held in May in which new labour force come from
students who just finish their schooling,
The third round is held in September during the agricultural season,
The fourth round is held in November during the harvest on agricultural season,
In
2001
, the Survey was conducted monthly, and the survey data of three months were combined
to present the quarterly data,
Quarter
1:
January - March
Quarter
2:
April - June
Quarter
3:
July - September
Quarter
4:
October - December
The main objective of this survey aims to estimate the number and characteristics of the labour
force at the country and provincial level as periodically. The National Statistical Office has adapted and
changed the concepts and definitions as used in the Labour Force Survey ( LFS ) Project many times since
the initial year. The purpose is to improve the completeness of the collected data with respect to the real
socio-economic situation of the country and to serve for users requirement.
In
2001
, the age of persons in labour force were changed from
13
years of age and over to
15
years of age and over in accordance with the child labour law. The international standard of
classification in occupation, industry and status of employment were adopted, and area of local
