In accordance with the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS)
and due to the importance of labor market statistics in the socioeconomic planning
process, the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics carried out the Labor
force Sample Survey (LFSS) 2014, to outline the size and composition of the labor
force in Qatar. The survey provided basic data to help assess the relation between
labor market requirements in Qatar and demographic and socioeconomic
characteristics of the population such as education, labor and economic activity. It
goes without saying that relying on these data is an imperative for the design and
evaluation of the development policies and programs in the State such as
socioeconomic planning and human resources development support programs.
The survey was implemented according to standards of the International Labor
Organization (ILO), and within the relevant modified international classifications
such as International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC 4), International
Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO 88), and International Standard
Classification of Education (ISCED 1997). It was based on a sample designed
scientifically to help those interested in calculating reliable estimates of the relevant
parameters. Accordingly, conclusions regarding key findings were supported by
preview of specific information, estimation procedure and minimization of standard
errors in this sample.
The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics is pleased to publish the
results of this survey and hopes it would achieve its goals and benefit planners,
researchers and other concerned entities.
By the same token, the ministry extends appreciation to all sampled households for
their positive response and cooperation that made this task a success.
Appreciation is also overextended to all those who worked on this survey, whether
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