Methodological datasheet: Regional employment dispersion rate for 16 to 64 year olds. Variation coefficient
identification
- name.
- regional employment dispersion rate for 16 to 64 year olds. variation coefficient.
- description and source 1 operation code.
- job market census (department of employment and social affairs)
- responsible entity.
- eustat
- availability.
- year + 2
objective
there are significant territorial differences within the european union in terms of employment. therefore, the variation coefficient of the regional employment rates within each country is studied. the indicator provides a measurement of the regional dispersion of the employment rates.
sphere
- population:
total population aged 16 to 64.
- geographical sphere:
basque country.
- time period:
-
annual.
concepts and definitions
the variation coefficient of the employment rates for 16 to 64 year olds calculated for the 11 districts defined by the job market census.
the employment rate is defined as the quotient between the employed population of 16 to 64 year olds out of the total population in the same age group.

the districts of the job market census are:
- gasteiz
- ayala
- margen derecha
- bilbao
- margen izquierda
- bizkaia-costa
- duranguesado
- donostialdea
- tolosa-goierri
- alto deba
- bajo deba
codes and nomenclatures
not applicable
quality
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