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 from inside or outside the ministry.

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