About this guide

This guide describes:

  • the concepts behind labour market statistics

  • the sources used to collect the statistics

  • the methods used to collect, collate and analyse data

  • the dissemination of statistics via web-based and paper publications, data releases, publication schedules, and analytical/methodological articles

  • the pros and cons of each source and the most suitable source for data on specific concepts

It is the product of the review of the framework of labour market statistics, published in 2002.

The sections of this guide are reviewed periodically. Please email any comments or suggestions to:

lmsmanual@ons.gsi.gov.uk