September 1, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Interactive dashboards from International Labor Comparisons
Country | Men | Women |
---|---|---|
Australia |
5.1 | 5.4 |
Canada |
7.8 | 6.2 |
France |
9.2 | 9.7 |
Germany |
7.7 | 6.7 |
Italy |
7.7 | 9.8 |
Japan |
4.6 | 5.0 |
Netherlands |
4.5 | 4.5 |
Sweden |
8.4 | 8.2 |
United Kingdom |
8.7 | 6.9 |
United States |
10.5 | 8.6 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Interactive dashboards from International Labor Comparisons.
OF INTEREST

Recent editions of Spotlight on Statistics
- A look at employment and wages in U.S. establishments with foreign ownership
Examines employment and wages in U.S. establishments that have at least one foreign owner with at least 10 percent ownership. - 25 years of Worker Injury, Illness, and Fatality Case Data
Examines detailed historical data on work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatal injuries. - Occupational employment projections through the perspective of education and training
Examines employment, projected employment growth, and wages for occupations with different education and training requirements. - Workers in Alternative Employment Arrangements
A look at independent contractors, on-call workers, temporary help agency workers, and workers provided by contract firms.
