Guidelines Development for Digital Platform Employment Measurement

This technical report presents findings from a review of national practices in collecting statistics on digital platform employment. It is based on contributions from countries responding to an ILO review questionnaire and aims to support ongoing discussions within a working group focused on developing statistical standards. The report outlines the current landscape of data collection efforts, emphasizing the importance of consistent definitions and methodologies. It details various approaches countries have taken, including the types of activities measured and the statistical sources utilized, such as labour force surveys. The report also examines the challenges faced in minimizing misclassification of digital platform employment and highlights the need for standardized guidelines to enhance comparability across countries. Furthermore, it documents the interest expressed by numerous countries in measuring digital platform employment, indicating a pressing need for clear standards and definitions. Overall, the findings contribute to a better understanding of the complexities involved in measuring digital platform work and employment.