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What ISIC is and why it exists
ISIC as a global statistical classification, its UN custodian, its purpose, and the limits that keep it a statistical tool.
- How are activities grouped by kind?
How are activities grouped by kind in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How does ISIC relate to NACE and national classifications?
How does ISIC relate to NACE and national classifications in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How does ISIC relate to national accounts?
How does ISIC relate to national accounts in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you cite ISIC Rev. 5 correctly?
How do you cite ISIC Rev. 5 correctly in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What does statistical classification mean?
What does statistical classification mean in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is a statistical unit in ISIC?
What is a statistical unit in ISIC in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is ISIC?
What is ISIC in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is ISIC used for in statistics?
What is ISIC used for in statistics in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is the production boundary in ISIC?
What is the production boundary in ISIC in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What does ISIC not decide?
What does ISIC not decide in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What makes categories mutually exclusive?
What makes categories mutually exclusive in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- Who publishes ISIC and why is it global?
Who publishes ISIC and why is it global in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- Why do classifications need revisions?
Why do classifications need revisions in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- Why does ISIC cover activities, not products?
Why does ISIC cover activities, not products in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5
Sections, divisions, groups and classes in ISIC Rev. 5, how the four levels nest, and how to read an identifier at each level.
- How do the four levels nest?
How do the four levels nest in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How many categories are there at each level in Rev. 5?
How many categories are there at each level in Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you read a code with its version label?
How do you read a code with its version label in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you read a four digit ISIC code?
How do you read a four digit ISIC code in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What do gaps in division numbers mean?
What do gaps in division numbers mean in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What does n.e.c. mean in ISIC?
What does n.e.c. mean in ISIC in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What happens when a level is not split?
What happens when a level is not split in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is a class in ISIC Rev. 5?
What is a class in ISIC Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is a division in ISIC Rev. 5?
What is a division in ISIC Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is a group in ISIC Rev. 5?
What is a group in ISIC Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- What is a section in ISIC Rev. 5?
What is a section in ISIC Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- Why is the section letter not in the code?
Why is the section letter not in the code in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
Reading, quoting and checking a code
Explanatory notes, the index, correspondence tables, and how to quote a code with its version so a reader can check it.
- How do you check a code in the UNSD structure?
How do you check a code in the UNSD structure in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you compare statistics across revisions?
How do you compare statistics across revisions in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you quote a code in a table?
How do you quote a code in a table in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you read a one to many correspondence row?
How do you read a one to many correspondence row in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you read an explanatory note?
How do you read an explanatory note in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- How do you use the ISIC index?
How do you use the ISIC index in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5
The 18 new intermediation classes in Rev. 5, what intermediation means in the classification, and where those classes sit.
- How Can Intermediation Be Distinguished From the Underlying Service?
Intermediation can be distinguished from the underlying service by asking who actually supplies the service the customer ultimately receives.
- How Does Intermediation Work for Energy Brokers and Agents in Rev. 5?
Energy brokers and agents in ISIC Rev. 5 are classified by their arranging work, not by the energy they help a customer buy.
- How Is Intermediation Classified in Real Estate in Rev. 5?
Real estate intermediation in ISIC Rev. 5 covers arranging property transactions, while owning, building, or managing property stays separate.
- How Is Intermediation Classified in Residential Care in Rev. 5?
Residential care intermediation in ISIC Rev. 5 covers arranging a care placement, while providing the care itself is a different activity.
- What Do Intermediation Classes Not Decide?
Intermediation classes in ISIC Rev. 5 do not decide a reader's own code, legal status, tax treatment, or right to operate.
- What Is an Intermediation Service Activity in ISIC Rev. 5?
An intermediation service activity in ISIC Rev. 5 connects buyers and sellers without supplying the underlying service itself.
- Where Do Intermediation Classes Sit Across Sections in Rev. 5?
Intermediation classes in ISIC Rev. 5 sit in the section that matches the market being arranged, not in one single section.
- Why Did ISIC Rev. 5 Add 18 Intermediation Classes?
ISIC Rev. 5 added 18 intermediation classes so arranging work that had grown across the economy could be shown separately in statistics.
Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5
Why Rev. 4 division 45 was removed, where its trade and repair activities went, and how Section G reads in Rev. 5.
- How Does Section G Read in Rev. 5?
Section G in ISIC Rev. 5 reads as wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle trade, with repair placed elsewhere.
- How Can a Rev. 4 Division 45 Code Be Traced in Rev. 5?
A Rev. 4 Division 45 code can be traced in Rev. 5 by first separating trade from repair, then finding the matching wholesale, retail, or repair heading.
- What Changed in Retail Trade in Rev. 5?
Retail trade in ISIC Rev. 5 still means sale to final customers, but its internal headings were refreshed and the online versus in store split was removed.
- What Changed in Wholesale Trade in Rev. 5?
Wholesale trade in ISIC Rev. 5 was reorganised so the structure reflects what is sold and how arranging work is separated from direct sale.
- What Did Not Change in Trade Despite Division 45 Being Removed?
Despite Division 45 being removed, the basic meanings of wholesale, retail, trade, and repair in ISIC Rev. 5 stayed recognisable.
- What Happened to Rev. 4 Groups 478 and 479 in Rev. 5?
Rev. 4 Groups 478 and 479, which covered retail outside stores, were restructured in ISIC Rev. 5 as retail headings were reorganised.
- Where Did Motor Vehicle Repair Activities Go in Rev. 5?
Motor vehicle repair in ISIC Rev. 5 moved to Division 95 in Section T, which covers other service activities including repair.
- Where Did Motor Vehicle Trade Activities Go in Rev. 5?
Motor vehicle trade activities in ISIC Rev. 5 sit with wholesale and retail trade in Section G, rather than in a separate vehicle division.
- Why Was Division 45 Removed in ISIC Rev. 5?
Division 45 was removed in ISIC Rev. 5 because its mix of motor vehicle trade and repair no longer matched how those activities are organised today.
- Why Was the Online Versus In Store Distinction Removed in Rev. 5?
The online versus in store distinction was removed in ISIC Rev. 5 because the sales channel is not the activity being classified.
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