It could be classified further according to major divisions of economic activity, for example, agriculture, mining and quarrying, etc., to facilitate measurement of sectoral impact on the development process. Similarly, breakdowns according to age classes would provide additional information related to sustainable development trends. This indicator deals with the participation of labor in the economic process, and stresses the importance of human activities to sustainable development. It fits ideally within the DSR Framework as a State indicator. Although data is available for many countries, the quality varies significantly among countries.
Wage rates determine total remuneration and measure women's contribution to total production.
The indicator will be greatly influenced by the selection of wage sectors, and type and level of job. The cost of collecting the data from questionnaires and surveys can be significant. Another limitation is that female wage rates do not tell the whole story. Wages, particularly for females, may reflect under-employment. Women, especially in developing countries, may participate in informal activities where they are not classified as wage earners.