| subtitle |
Analytical Report |
| Author(s) |
National Bureau of Statistics Tanzania and Office of the Chief Government Statistician Zanzibar |
| Date |
2024-12-10 |
| Country |
Tanzania |
| Language |
English |
| Contributor(s) |
The Prime Minister’s Office - Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities . Directorate of Population Census and Social Statistics; particularly the department of Labour and Price Statistics; The Statistical Business Register (SBR) unit, and |
| Publisher(s) |
National Bureau of Statistics Tanzania Office of the Chief Government Statistician Zanzibar |
| Description |
This report presents results of the 2022/23 Tanzania Formal Employment and Earnings Survey (EES) conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Office of the Chief
Government Statistician Zanzibar (OCGS). The Survey enquired about status of employment and earnings with reference to 30th June 2023. This was the first joint annual survey conducted
between Tanzania Mainland and Tanzania Zanzibar. The scope of this survey covers all formal sector establishments in public sector, all private establishments employing at least 50
employees and a sample of private sector establishments employing between 5 and 49 employees. On the other hand, it excludes employment in military and diplomatic missions stationed in Tanzania.
The main objective of this survey is to provide information relating to status of employment and earnings in the country across diverse sectors of the economy.The Survey is designed to provide estimates of the labour market indicators to facilitate policy formulation, planning and estimating the contribution of various sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This report is the only reliable source of information showing the distribution of income and number of employees, as well as newly recruited workers and job vacancies in the formal
sector of employment at regional level. Results of this Survey provides valuable and evidencebased insights for planners, policy makers, researchers and other users dealing with
employment and related issues. The success of this survey depended on cooperation and contribution of several groups of stakeholders and individuals during various stages of implementation. I would like to recognize the efforts of the Directorate of Population Census and Social Statistics; particularly the department of Labour and Price Statistics; the Statistical Business Register (SBR) unit, and Regional Statistical Managers (RSM) under the department for Field Operations. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to staff from Prime Minister’s Office - Labour, Youth,
Employment and Persons with Disabilities |
| Abstract |
The Employment and Earnings Survey (EES) is an annual survey targeting the formal employment sector in Tanzania. Its goal is to gather accurate statistics on employment and earnings, as well as socio-economic characteristics of the labour market. This information aids in creating and monitoring policies that promote economic growth across various sectors. Employment and Earnings Surveys focuses on seven main areas namely; Employment Profile: An overview of employment status and trends; Wage Rate Profile: Information on wage levels and variations; Cash Earnings Profile: Details about actual earnings received by workers; Annual Wage Bill Profile: Insights into total wages paid by employers; Newly Recruited Workers: Data on new hires in the labour market and Job Vacancies; Information about available job positions; and Summary of Key Findings, Policy Implications and Recommendations. The Survey is conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) under the authority of the Statistics Act Cap 351 and the Office of the Chief Government Statistician Zanzibar under the authority of the Statistics Act Cap 351 Act No 9. The EES serves as a crucial tool for understanding the dynamics of the workforce and informing policy decisions. |
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