tööjõuuuringud

Tööjõuuuringud is the Estonian term for Labour Force Survey. It is a statistical survey conducted regularly to collect data on the labour market situation in Estonia. The primary goal of these surveys is to provide up-to-date information on employment, unemployment, and economically inactive persons. This data is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the Estonian labour market and for informing economic and social policy decisions.

The Labour Force Survey collects information on various aspects of an individual's labour market status, including whether they are employed, unemployed, or neither. For employed individuals, data is gathered on their occupation, industry, working hours, and employment status (e.g., permanent or temporary). For unemployed individuals, information is collected on their job search methods, duration of unemployment, and reasons for leaving their previous job. Data on economically inactive persons covers reasons for not being in the labour force, such as education, retirement, or care responsibilities.

The survey is typically conducted by Statistics Estonia, the national statistical office. It uses a representative sample of the Estonian population to ensure that the results accurately reflect the overall labour market situation. The methodology often involves interviews, either face-to-face, by telephone, or online. The collected data is then processed and analysed to produce key labour market indicators, such as the unemployment rate, employment rate, and labour force participation rate.

The results of the Labour Force Survey are published regularly and are widely used by policymakers, researchers, businesses, and the public. They contribute to national and international comparisons of labour market performance and are an essential tool for monitoring economic trends and evaluating the effectiveness of labour market policies. The continuity and comparability of the survey over time are important for tracking long-term developments in the Estonian labour market.