Contribution of women and men to total hours worked by type of working activity

Women

Men

0%

50%

100%

Employment

38%

62%

Own-use production of goods

47%

53%

Own-use provision of services

75%

25%

All forms of work

54%

46%

Own-use production of goods includes activities such as farming, fishing, fetching water, collecting firewood, etc. Examples of own-use provision of services include taking care of children and other dependents, cooking and housework.

Source: Average of eight countries that participated in the ILO pilot studies