ISCO88

ISCO88, or the International Standard Classification of Occupations, is a framework developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to classify occupations across different countries and sectors. It was first published in 1988 and has since been revised and updated to reflect changes in the global labor market. The classification is hierarchical, with occupations organized into major, sub-major, minor, and unit groups. Each group is assigned a unique code, making it easier to compare and analyze occupational data across different regions and time periods.

ISCO88 is widely used by national statistical agencies, labor market research institutions, and international organizations to collect, analyze, and disseminate labor market information. It provides a standardized language for describing occupations, which facilitates international comparisons and helps identify trends and patterns in employment and labor market dynamics.

The classification system is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing for the inclusion of new occupations and the revision of existing ones as needed. This ensures that ISCO88 remains relevant and useful in the face of ongoing changes in the global economy and labor market.

ISCO88 has been superseded by ISCO-08, which was published in 2008 and further revised in 2019. However, ISCO88 continues to be used in some contexts, particularly in historical and comparative analyses of labor market data. Its enduring value lies in its comprehensive coverage of occupations and its role in facilitating international cooperation and data sharing in the field of labor statistics.