1. United Nations Statistics Division ISIC rev. 4 Special-purpose groupings of ISIC/alternate aggregations and uses

2. 2 We will look at:We will look at: What are alternate aggregations?What are alternate aggregations? Describe the alternate aggregations for:Describe the alternate aggregations for: SNA/ISIC aggregations for SNA data reportingSNA/ISIC aggregations for SNA data reporting Information & communication technology (ICT);Information & communication technology (ICT); Non-profit institutions; andNon-profit institutions; and Informal sector.Informal sector. Scope of this presentation

3. 3 Economic analysis and presentation of statistics on specific subjects often require aggregation of data, collected according to ISIC, in ways that are different from the aggregation provided by the ISIC structure.Economic analysis and presentation of statistics on specific subjects often require aggregation of data, collected according to ISIC, in ways that are different from the aggregation provided by the ISIC structure. For these special purposes, standard aggregations have been created to meet these demands. That is, aggregation is a tool for reporting data.For these special purposes, standard aggregations have been created to meet these demands. That is, aggregation is a tool for reporting data. There are 4 internationally supported/agreed aggregations which will be discussed in this presentation.There are 4 internationally supported/agreed aggregations which will be discussed in this presentation. What are alternate aggregations?

4. 4 National accountants have identified a need for a standard ISIC aggregation above the section level of ISIC for summary data reporting by activity in the System of National Accounts (SNA).National accountants have identified a need for a standard ISIC aggregation above the section level of ISIC for summary data reporting by activity in the System of National Accounts (SNA). This is referred to as the High-level SNA/ISIC aggregation.This is referred to as the High-level SNA/ISIC aggregation. SNA/ISIC aggregations

5. 5 SNA/ISIC aggregations (continued) High Level aggregation ISIC Rev 4 Sections Descriptions1A Agriculture, forestry and fishing 2 B, C, D, E Manufacturing, mining and quarrying and other industrial activities 2aC Of which: manufacturing 3FConstruction 4 G, H, I Wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, accommodation and food service activities 5J Information and communication 6K Financial and insurance activities 7L Real estate activities* 8 M, N Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support service activities 9 O, P, Q Public administration and defence, education, human health and social work activities 10 R, S, T, U Other service activities

6. 6 There is also an identified need for standard ISIC aggregations between the levels of ISIC sections and ISIC divisions.There is also an identified need for standard ISIC aggregations between the levels of ISIC sections and ISIC divisions. This need is for international comparison of SNA data reporting. It aims to achieve internationally comparable reporting of national accounts data by activity for a wide range of countries in different regions of the world.This need is for international comparison of SNA data reporting. It aims to achieve internationally comparable reporting of national accounts data by activity for a wide range of countries in different regions of the world. This is referred to as Intermediate-level SNA/ISIC aggregation.This is referred to as Intermediate-level SNA/ISIC aggregation. SNA/ISIC aggregations (continued)

7. 7 Intermediate SNA/ISIC aggregation Descriptions ISIC Rev 4 code A Agriculture, forestry and fishing 01 to 03 B Mining and quarrying 05 to 09 CA Manufacture of food products, beverages and tobacco products 10 to 12 CB Manufacture of textiles, wearing apparel, leather and related products 13 to 15 CC Manufacture of wood and paper products, printing and reproduction of recorded media 16 to 18 CD Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 19 CE Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 20 This is just a selection of the intermediate aggregations – there are 38 in total.

8. 8 In recent years there has been a growing demand for data relating to the ‘ICT’ and ‘Content and media’ sectors.In recent years there has been a growing demand for data relating to the ‘ICT’ and ‘Content and media’ sectors. While all activities related to the information economy have been described by, or is part of, ISIC classes in a number of divisions – the boundary of the information economy has been subject to debate.While all activities related to the information economy have been described by, or is part of, ISIC classes in a number of divisions – the boundary of the information economy has been subject to debate. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has taken a lead role in defining the ICT and Content and media sectors. These definitions are final and can be described in terms of ISIC Revision 4.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has taken a lead role in defining the ICT and Content and media sectors. These definitions are final and can be described in terms of ISIC Revision 4. Information and communication technology

9. 9 Information and communication technology sector

10. 10 Content and media sector

11. 11 UNSD (in cooperation with others) has developed the ‘Handbook on non-profit institutions in the system of national accounts’.UNSD (in cooperation with others) has developed the ‘Handbook on non-profit institutions in the system of national accounts’. It aims to aid national statistical agencies to portray this topic in their economic statistics.It aims to aid national statistical agencies to portray this topic in their economic statistics. However, because NPIs are determined by legal and other criteria, it is not possible to obtain a measure of the NPI sector by simply aggregating across ISIC classes.However, because NPIs are determined by legal and other criteria, it is not possible to obtain a measure of the NPI sector by simply aggregating across ISIC classes. ‘Handbook’ therefore recommends a special classification – International Classification of Non-profit institutions (ICNPO)‘Handbook’ therefore recommends a special classification – International Classification of Non-profit institutions (ICNPO) ISIC Revision 4 is an improvement in mapping to ICNPO except for 2 ISIC groups – 889 (Other social work activities without accommodation) and 949 (Activities of other member organizations).ISIC Revision 4 is an improvement in mapping to ICNPO except for 2 ISIC groups – 889 (Other social work activities without accommodation) and 949 (Activities of other member organizations). Documentation is available to describe additional (optional) sub- categories of 889 and 949 that are needed to allow sub-classes to be identified and mapped to ICNPO on a one-to-one basis.Documentation is available to describe additional (optional) sub- categories of 889 and 949 that are needed to allow sub-classes to be identified and mapped to ICNPO on a one-to-one basis. Non-profit institutions (NPI) sector

12. 12 ISIC 889 – additional categories

13. 13 ISIC 949 – additional categories

14. 14 Purpose: To provide an analytically useful grouping of ISIC categories when reporting statistics for the informal sector. (Tool for reporting data).Purpose: To provide an analytically useful grouping of ISIC categories when reporting statistics for the informal sector. (Tool for reporting data). Informal sector activities are concentrated in some ISIC sections.Informal sector activities are concentrated in some ISIC sections. Changes implemented as part of ISIC revision 4 aim to improve the alternate aggregation for the informal sector. For example, retail trade activities via stalls and markets, as well as door-to-door and other direct forms of retail are separately identified due to their importance in the informal sector.Changes implemented as part of ISIC revision 4 aim to improve the alternate aggregation for the informal sector. For example, retail trade activities via stalls and markets, as well as door-to-door and other direct forms of retail are separately identified due to their importance in the informal sector. This aggregation is not a definition of the Informal Sector!This aggregation is not a definition of the Informal Sector! Informal sector

15. 15 Informal sector (continued) Informal sector (continued)

16. Summary What is the role of these aggregates?What is the role of these aggregates? SNA aggregations = different level of aggregation for reporting/dissemination of dataSNA aggregations = different level of aggregation for reporting/dissemination of data ICT = Definition of ICTICT = Definition of ICT NPI = replacement for ICNPO (with suggestion of additional detail)NPI = replacement for ICNPO (with suggestion of additional detail) Informal sector = different level of aggregation + regrouping for reporting/dissemination of dataInformal sector = different level of aggregation + regrouping for reporting/dissemination of data  represent adaptations of ISIC for specific uses without changing the ISIC structure itself New definitionsNew definitions Rearranging of existing categoriesRearranging of existing categories Creation of new detailCreation of new detail

17. Future work Will there be other alternate aggregations?Will there be other alternate aggregations? Possibly yes:Possibly yes: EnergyEnergy HealthHealth Agro-food industryAgro-food industry