| Indicator description |
The indicator measures the share of the population in Bosnia and Herzegovina aged 20 to 64 who are employed. Employed persons are defined as persons who, during the reference week, worked for at least one hour for pay or profit, or who were not working but had a job from which they were temporarily absent. |
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| Data source and methodology |
The indicator is used to monitor employment trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina and progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8, which promotes decent work, full and productive employment and sustainable economic growth. Increasing employment among the population aged 20 to 64 contributes to greater economic activity, improved living standards, social inclusion and sustainable socio-economic development. |
| Coverage and comparability |
The indicator monitors the employment rate of the population in Bosnia and Herzegovina aged 20 to 64. The development of the indicator makes it possible to monitor changes in the participation of the working-age population in the labour market and long-term employment trends. An increase in the employment rate represents a positive trend in relation to the objective of increasing employment and labour-market inclusion. |
| National context and objectives |
The long-term objective for Bosnia and Herzegovina under indicator SDG_08_30 is to increase the employment rate of the population aged 20 to 64, while improving labour-market inclusion and creating conditions for sustainable and inclusive employment. |
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| Indicator description |
The indicator measures the share of the population aged 20 to 64 which is employed. Employed persons are defined as persons who, during a reference week, worked at least one hour for pay or profit or were not working but had jobs from which they were temporarily absent. |
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| Data source and methodology |
Indicator is used to monitor progress towards SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, which is embedded in the European Commission’s Priorities under ‘A new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness’and ‘Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model’. SDG 8 calls, among other things, for providing opportunities for full and productive employment and decent work for all. Employment and other labour market-related issues are at the heart of social and political debate in the EU. Paid employment is crucial for ensuring sufficient living standards and it provides the necessary foundation for people to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Moreover, employment contributes to economic performance, quality of life and social inclusion, making it a cornerstone of socioeconomic development and well-being. |
| Coverage and comparability |
The European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems. The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, adopted in 2021, translates these principles into concrete actions and sets three main EU targets for 2030. In the area of employment, the target is for at least 78% of the population aged 20 to 64 to be employed by 2030. The Action Plan also aims to halve the gender employment gap by 2030 compared with 2019 and to reduce the share of young people aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) to 9% by 2030. |
| EU context and objectives |
The long-term objective of the European Union under indicator SDG_08_30 is to increase the employment rate of the population aged 20 to 64 to at least 78% by 2030, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan. |
Source 1
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ESS (LFS) |
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