Equality Index Labour Market. An Analysis of Gender Ratio Data in Austria

A variety of indicators can be used to describe the labour market status of women and men. While different indicators highlight different aspects of women's relative labour market status, the richness of information does not allow for a quick overview. WIFO, in accordance with the Austrian PES, therefore developed an "Equality Index Labour Market". The index pools 30 single indicators out of four topic areas – employment, income, education and family – to one index in order to allow for an aggregate view on women's labour market position relative to men.