The purpose of the research is the development of theoretical and practical recom-mendations for the improvement of labor statistics in Azerbaijan with the registration of international requirements for labor statistics at the present stage.

The methodology of the research - in the process of research, different methods and means of scientific cognition are used, including abstract-logical method, classification, analysis, synthesis, etc.

The practical importance of the research - the results of the study and the recommendations may have a value in justifying the priorities of improving the procedure of statistical observation for the state and development of the market and the development of the labor market.

The results of the research - assessed the possibility of statistical measurement of labor market in accordance with international standards.

The originality and scientific novelty of the research - directions for improving labor statistics in accordance with international standards in the process of research, features of labor issues, development of new classifications of jobs that allow measuring new and hidden forms of labor, expanding the database of sustainable development goals, work in the conditions of the "information revolution » the search for new methods and sources of data collection in the field of "big data" and ensuring their transparency, etc. is justified.

Keywords: labor market, International Labor Organization, international standard, labor statistics, labor force, working time, statistical information, statistical indicator.