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• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Division 45, trade and repair in Rev. 5)

• How do the four levels nest?

  How do the four levels nest in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (The four levels of ISIC Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• 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. (Intermediation service activities in Rev. 5)

• How are activities grouped by kind?

  How are activities grouped by kind in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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 ISIC is and why it exists)

• What does statistical classification mean?

  What does statistical classification mean in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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 ISIC is and why it exists)

• What is ISIC?

  What is ISIC in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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 ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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 ISIC is and why it exists)

• What does ISIC not decide?

  What does ISIC not decide in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• What makes categories mutually exclusive?

  What makes categories mutually exclusive in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• Why do classifications need revisions?

  Why do classifications need revisions in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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. (What ISIC is and why it exists)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• 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. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• What does a correspondence table not guarantee?

  What does a correspondence table not guarantee in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• What do includes and excludes lists do?

  What do includes and excludes lists do in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• What is a correspondence table?

  What is a correspondence table in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (Reading, quoting and checking a code)

• How did the division count change to 87?

  How did the division count change to 87 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• How did the section count change to 22?

  How did the section count change to 22 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• How do national implementations follow Rev. 5?

  How do national implementations follow Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• How do you handle a dataset that still uses Rev. 4?

  How do you handle a dataset that still uses Rev. 4 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• How were new activities accommodated?

  How were new activities accommodated in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What changed at group and class level?

  What changed at group and class level in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What changed overall from Rev. 4 to Rev. 5?

  What changed overall from Rev. 4 to Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What is the Rev. 5 publication status?

  What is the Rev. 5 publication status in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What stayed the same in Rev. 5?

  What stayed the same in Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What do you check before comparing Rev. 4 and Rev. 5 series?

  What do you check before comparing Rev. 4 and Rev. 5 series in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• When was ISIC Rev. 5 endorsed?

  When was ISIC Rev. 5 endorsed in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• Where are official Rev. 5 documents published?

  Where are official Rev. 5 documents published in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• Why was a fifth revision needed?

  Why was a fifth revision needed in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5)

• What Counts as Crop and Animal Production in Section A?

  Crop and animal production in ISIC Rev. 5 means growing crops and raising animals as primary production, before manufacturing or processing. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Counts as Fishing and Aquaculture in Section A?

  Fishing and aquaculture in ISIC Rev. 5 mean catching wild aquatic life and farming aquatic organisms as primary production from water. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Counts as Forestry and Logging in Section A?

  Forestry and logging in ISIC Rev. 5 means growing, managing, and harvesting trees and forest products as primary production. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• How Are Support Activities in Agriculture Classified in Rev. 5?

  Support activities in agriculture in ISIC Rev. 5 are classified by the support service itself, carried out for farmers on a fee or contract basis. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• How Does ISIC Treat Subsistence and Market Production in Rev. 5?

  ISIC Rev. 5 describes production activities by what is produced, whether the output is sold in a market or used by the producer household. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• How Do You Read a Code for Fishing in Rev. 5?

  Reading a code for fishing in ISIC Rev. 5 means moving from Section A, through fishing, to the heading that matches wild capture or farming. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• How Do You Read a Code for Forestry in Rev. 5?

  Reading a code for forestry in ISIC Rev. 5 means moving from Section A, through forestry, to the heading for growing, logging, gathering, or support. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• How Are Hunting and Related Service Activities Classified in Rev. 5?

  Hunting and related service activities in ISIC Rev. 5 sit in Section A as primary production and support work linked to hunting and trapping. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Changed in Section A in Rev. 5?

  Section A in ISIC Rev. 5 was updated in detail, while its broad shape as agriculture, forestry, and fishing remained recognisable. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Does Section A Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section A in ISIC Rev. 5 covers agriculture, forestry, and fishing, including crop and animal production, support work, hunting, logging, and aquaculture. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• Where Is the Boundary Between Agriculture and Manufacturing in Rev. 5?

  The boundary between agriculture and manufacturing in ISIC Rev. 5 turns on whether a raw farm product is transformed into a new manufactured product. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Does Section A Not Decide in Rev. 5?

  Section A in ISIC Rev. 5 does not decide land ownership, food safety, fishing rights, or any reader's own farm code. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• Where Should an Agriculture Code Be Confirmed?

  An agriculture code should be confirmed with the national statistical institute or business register that holds the record, using the UNSD Rev. 5 structure as the reference. (Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing)

• What Counts as Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas in Rev. 5?

  Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas in ISIC Rev. 5 means producing oil and gas from wells, on land or offshore. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Counts as Mining of Coal and Lignite in Rev. 5?

  Mining of coal and lignite in ISIC Rev. 5 means extracting solid fossil fuels from underground or surface mines. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Counts as Mining of Metal Ores in Rev. 5?

  Mining of metal ores in ISIC Rev. 5 means extracting ores that contain metals, such as iron, copper, gold, and other metal bearing rock. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Counts as Mining Support Service Activities in Rev. 5?

  Mining support service activities in ISIC Rev. 5 are services done for miners on a fee or contract basis, such as exploration and drilling services. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Counts as Other Mining and Quarrying in Rev. 5?

  Other mining and quarrying in ISIC Rev. 5 covers extraction of stone, sand, clay, salt, and other non metal minerals not covered elsewhere. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Changed in Section B in Rev. 5?

  Section B in ISIC Rev. 5 kept its extraction shape, while headings and descriptions were refreshed to reflect current mining practice. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Does Section B Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section B in ISIC Rev. 5 covers mining and quarrying, including extraction of minerals, fuels, and ores, plus support services for mining. (Section B: Mining and quarrying)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Basic Metals in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of basic metals in ISIC Rev. 5 means smelting, refining, and forming metals into basic shapes such as ingots, sheets, and bars. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Beverages in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of beverages in ISIC Rev. 5 means producing drinks, including soft drinks, juices, beer, wine, spirits, and bottled water. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of chemicals in ISIC Rev. 5 means producing basic chemicals and chemical products by chemical transformation of inputs. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Computer, Electronic and Optical Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products in ISIC Rev. 5 means making computers, electronic components, communication equipment, and optical and measuring instruments. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Electrical Equipment in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of electrical equipment in ISIC Rev. 5 means making motors, wiring, lighting, batteries, and household electrical appliances. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Fabricated Metal Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of fabricated metal products in ISIC Rev. 5 means making finished metal goods from basic metal shapes, excluding machinery and vehicles. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Food Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of food products in ISIC Rev. 5 means processing agricultural and other raw materials into food for human or animal consumption. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Furniture and Other Manufacturing in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of furniture and other manufacturing in ISIC Rev. 5 covers making furniture plus residual manufactured goods such as jewellery, toys, and medical instruments. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Machinery and Equipment in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of machinery and equipment in ISIC Rev. 5 means making machines for general and special purposes, excluding vehicles and electrical equipment. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Motor Vehicles and Other Transport Equipment in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of motor vehicles and other transport equipment in ISIC Rev. 5 means making cars, trucks, ships, aircraft, trains, and other vehicles. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Other Non Metallic Mineral Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of other non metallic mineral products in ISIC Rev. 5 means making glass, ceramics, cement, concrete, and similar mineral goods. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Paper and Paper Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of paper and paper products in ISIC Rev. 5 means making pulp, paper, and board, and converting them into paper goods. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of pharmaceuticals in ISIC Rev. 5 means making medicinal products, including active ingredients and finished medicines, under controlled production. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Rubber and Plastics Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of rubber and plastics products in ISIC Rev. 5 means shaping rubber and plastic materials into finished goods such as tyres, pipes, and packaging. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Textiles in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of textiles in ISIC Rev. 5 means preparing fibres and making yarn, fabric, and other textile products, before clothing is cut and sewn. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Wearing Apparel in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of wearing apparel in ISIC Rev. 5 means making clothing from fabric, leather, fur, or other materials by cutting and sewing. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Manufacture of Wood and Wood Products in Rev. 5?

  Manufacture of wood and wood products in ISIC Rev. 5 means sawing, shaping, and assembling wood into boards, panels, and wood goods, excluding furniture. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Counts as Printing and Reproduction of Recorded Media in Rev. 5?

  Printing and reproduction of recorded media in ISIC Rev. 5 means printing books, newspapers, and other material, and reproducing recorded discs and tapes. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What Does Section C Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section C in ISIC Rev. 5 covers manufacturing, the physical or chemical transformation of materials into new products. (Section C: Manufacturing)

• What is civil engineering in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what civil engineering means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• What is construction of buildings in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what construction of buildings means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• How are construction support activities treated in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how construction support activities are treated in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• How is construction distinguished from manufacturing in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how construction is distinguished from manufacturing in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• How do you read a code for specialised construction in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how to read a code for specialised construction in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• What are specialised construction activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what specialised construction activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• What changed in Section F in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what changed in Section F in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• What does Section F cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section F covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section F: Construction)

• How are agents and brokers in trade treated in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how agents and brokers in trade are treated in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• How is wholesale distinguished from retail in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how wholesale is distinguished from retail in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• How do you read a code for retail trade in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how to read a code for retail trade in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What is retail sale in non specialised stores in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what retail sale in non specialised stores means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What is retail sale in specialised stores in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what retail sale in specialised stores means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What is retail trade except motor vehicles in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what retail trade except motor vehicles means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What changed in Section G in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what changed in Section G in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What does Section G cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section G covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What happened to stalls and markets categories in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what happened to stalls and markets categories in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What does Section G not decide in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section G does not decide in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What is wholesale trade except motor vehicles in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what wholesale trade except motor vehicles means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section G: Wholesale and retail trade)

• What is air transport in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what air transport means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• How are transport intermediaries treated in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how transport intermediaries are treated in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• How is passenger transport distinguished from freight in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how passenger transport is distinguished from freight in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• How do you read a code for water transport in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how to read a code for water transport in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What is land transport and transport via pipelines in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what land transport and transport via pipelines means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What are postal and courier activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what postal and courier activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What are warehousing and support activities for transportation in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what warehousing and support activities for transportation are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What is water transport in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what water transport means in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What changed in Section H in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what changed in Section H in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What does Section H cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section H covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section H: Transportation and storage)

• What are accommodation activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what accommodation activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• What are food and beverage service activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what food and beverage service activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• How are short stay accommodation and restaurants distinguished in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how short stay accommodation and restaurants are distinguished in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• How do you read a code for food service in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how to read a code for food service in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• What changed in Section I in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what changed in Section I in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• What does Section I cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section I covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• What is the boundary with real estate in accommodation in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what the boundary with real estate is in accommodation in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Section I: Accommodation and food service)

• What Counts as Broadcasting Activity in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Broadcasting covers creating programme schedules and transmitting programmes to a public audience by radio, television or similar means. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How Are Publishing and Printing Distinguished in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Publishing is issuing content, while printing is physically producing copies, and ISIC Rev. 5 treats them as different activities. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How Do You Read a Code for Content Production?

  A content production code is read from the section letter down through division, group and class, checking the UNSD wording at each level. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How Are Motion Picture, Video and Television Production Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Motion picture, video and television production covers creating films and programmes, from development to a finished work ready for distribution. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How Are News Agency and Content Distribution Activities Classified?

  News agency and content distribution activities cover gathering news and supplying content to media outlets and other users. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• What Counts as Publishing Activity in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Publishing in ISIC Rev. 5 covers issuing content that a publisher has created or acquired, in print or digital form. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• Where Do Social Network Sites Fit in ISIC Rev. 5 Content Distribution?

  Social network sites in ISIC Rev. 5 sit with content distribution where the site itself distributes content, and the UNSD wording should be checked for each case. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How Are Sound Recording and Music Publishing Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Sound recording and music publishing cover making recordings and issuing musical works, as distinct steps in bringing music to listeners. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• What Changed in Section J in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section J in Rev. 5 is narrower than in Rev. 4, because telecommunications and computing moved to the new Section K. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• What Does Section J Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section J in ISIC Rev. 5 covers publishing, broadcasting and content production and distribution as a statistical grouping. (Section J: Publishing, broadcasting and content)

• How did computer programming categories change?

  How did computer programming categories change in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• How did later sections change letters after the split?

  How did later sections change letters after the split in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• How do you trace an old Section J code to Rev. 5?

  How do you trace an old Section J code to Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• What does new Section J cover?

  What does new Section J cover in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• What does new Section K cover?

  What does new Section K cover in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• What happened to division 63 in Rev. 5?

  What happened to division 63 in Rev. 5 in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• Which divisions moved into Section J?

  Which divisions moved into Section J in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• Which divisions moved into Section K?

  Which divisions moved into Section K in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• Why was Rev. 4 Section J split?

  Why was Rev. 4 Section J split in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics. (The split of the old Section J)

• How Are Computer Consultancy and Facilities Management Classified?

  Computer consultancy advises on systems, while facilities management operates a client's computer systems on its behalf. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Counts as Computer Programming Activity in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Computer programming covers writing, modifying, testing and supporting software, including custom software for a client. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Is Computing Infrastructure, Data Processing and Hosting in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Computing infrastructure, data processing and hosting cover providing the computing capacity and facilities that run software and store data for others. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• How Is Video Game Development Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Video game development covers designing and writing the software and content for a game, and its placement should be checked in the UNSD structure. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• How Are Software and Telecom Services Distinguished in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Software services create or run code, while telecom services transmit signals, and ISIC Rev. 5 keeps those functions apart. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• How Do You Read a Code for Computer Programming?

  A computer programming code is read from Section K down through division, group and class, matching the UNSD wording for the programming work described. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Counts as Telecommunications Activity in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Telecommunications covers operating networks and transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video for others. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• Where Do Web Search Portals and Other Information Services Fit?

  Web search portals and other information services cover operating search engines, portals and data services that help users find or use information. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Changed in Section K in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section K is new in Rev. 5, created by splitting the old Rev. 4 Section J into content in J and telecom plus computing in K. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Does Section K Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section K in ISIC Rev. 5 covers telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure and other information services. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• What Does Section K Not Decide?

  Section K does not decide licensing, registration, tax status, data protection duties or whether a service is lawful. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• How Are Wired, Wireless and Satellite Telecommunications Distinguished?

  Wired, wireless and satellite telecommunications are distinguished by the transmission medium and the network operated, not by the content carried. (Section K: Telecommunications and computing)

• How are brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas are classified in the UN Statistics Division system without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What is electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply is described in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• How are utilities distinguished from construction in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how utilities are distinguished from construction in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• How do you read a code for waste treatment in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how to read a code for waste treatment in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What are materials recovery and remediation activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what materials recovery and remediation activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What are sewerage activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what sewerage activities are in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• How is waste collection, treatment and disposal classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how waste collection, treatment and disposal is classified in the UN Statistics Division system without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• How is water collection, treatment and supply classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains how water collection, treatment and supply is classified in the UN Statistics Division system without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What changed in Sections D and E in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what changed in Sections D and E in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What does Section D cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section D covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What does Section E cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Section E covers in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What do Sections D and E not decide in ISIC Rev. 5?

  This guide explains what Sections D and E do not decide in the UN Statistics Division classification without assigning any reader a code. (Sections D and E: Energy, water and waste)

• What Are Activities Auxiliary to Financial Services?

  Auxiliary financial activities support finance and insurance without taking deposits, lending on own account or underwriting risk. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• How Are Holding Companies and Financing Conduits Classified?

  Holding companies and financing conduits are classified by whether they own and control subsidiaries or merely channel funds, as described in the UNSD structure. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Are Financial Service Activities Except Insurance in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Financial services except insurance cover deposit taking, lending, leasing finance, credit and other financial intermediation without underwriting risk. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• How Do You Read a Code for Financial Services?

  A financial services code is read from Section L down through division, group and class, checking whether the unit intermediates, underwrites or only supports finance. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• How Are Insurance, Reinsurance and Pension Funding Classified?

  Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding cover underwriting risk and providing retirement income, pooling premiums and contributions against future payments. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Is Intermediation for Real Estate in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Intermediation for real estate covers bringing buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants together, including class 6821 in ISIC Rev. 5. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Are Real Estate Activities on a Fee or Contract Basis?

  Real estate on a fee or contract basis covers agency, brokerage and management services supplied for others, for a fee or commission. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• How Are Trusts, Funds and Investment Activities Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Trusts, funds and investment activities cover pooling and investing money or assets on behalf of investors or beneficiaries. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Changed in Sections L and M in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Sections L and M in Rev. 5 keep finance and real estate separate, with clearer intermediation classes including class 6821. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Does Section L Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section L in ISIC Rev. 5 covers financial service activities and insurance, including banking, investment, insurance and auxiliary services. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• What Does Section M Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section M in ISIC Rev. 5 covers real estate activities, including buying, selling, letting and managing property on own account or for others. (Sections L and M: Finance, insurance and real estate)

• How Are Advertising and Market Research Classified?

  Advertising covers creating and placing advertisements, while market research covers studying markets, consumers and opinion for clients. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Architectural, Engineering and Technical Testing Activities Classified?

  Architecture, engineering and technical testing cover designing structures and systems and testing materials, products and systems for others. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Employment Activities Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Employment activities cover finding workers for others, supplying temporary staff and providing human resources services. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Legal and Accounting Activities Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Legal and accounting activities cover advising on law, representing clients, auditing accounts and keeping books for others. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• What Falls Under Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities?

  Other professional, scientific and technical activities cover specialised services such as design, photography and translation that do not fit earlier professional groups. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Rental and Leasing Activities Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Rental and leasing cover hiring out tangible goods and non financial intangible assets for a period, without transferring ownership. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• What Counts as Scientific Research and Development in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Scientific research and development covers systematic creative work to increase knowledge and devise new applications. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Security, Investigation and Services to Buildings Classified?

  Security, investigation and services to buildings cover guarding, investigation, cleaning and landscape services supplied to others. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Travel Agency, Tour Operator and Reservation Services Classified?

  Travel agency, tour operator and reservation services cover selling travel, arranging tours and booking transport and accommodation for others. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• What Does Section N Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section N in ISIC Rev. 5 covers professional, scientific and technical activities supplied mainly to businesses and other organisations. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• What Does Section O Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section O in ISIC Rev. 5 covers administrative and support service activities supplied to businesses and households. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• What Does Section P Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section P in ISIC Rev. 5 covers public administration, defence and compulsory social security. (Sections N, O and P: Professional, administrative and public activities)

• How Are Creative Arts and Entertainment Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Creative arts and entertainment cover creating and performing artistic works and supporting those performances. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Are Gambling, Betting, Sports and Recreation Classified?

  Gambling, betting, sports and recreation cover games of chance, sporting activities and other amusement and recreation services. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Do You Trace a Code Across All 22 Sections?

  Tracing a code across all 22 sections means starting from the activity described, narrowing by section, then division, group and class in the UNSD structure. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Was Section Q Aligned With ISCED in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section Q in Rev. 5 was aligned with ISCED so education levels in ISIC match the levels used in education statistics. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Are Libraries, Archives, Museums and Cultural Activities Classified?

  Libraries, archives, museums and cultural activities cover preserving collections and making them available to the public. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Falls Under Other Personal Service Activities in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Other personal services cover washing, cleaning, hairdressing, beauty, funeral and similar services supplied directly to individuals. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Is Repair of Computers, Personal Goods and Motor Vehicles Classified?

  Repair covers restoring computers, personal goods and motor vehicles to working order, and Rev. 5 placement should be checked in the UNSD structure. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• How Are Residential Care and Intermediation Classified in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Residential care covers accommodation with care, while residential care intermediation, class 8791, covers bringing people and care providers together. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Is Social Work Without Accommodation in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Social work without accommodation covers social support, counselling and day care provided to people in their own homes or in the community. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Do Sections U and V Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Sections U and V cover households as employers and the activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Does Section Q Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section Q in ISIC Rev. 5 covers education at all levels, from early childhood to tertiary and adult education. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Does Section R Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section R in ISIC Rev. 5 covers human health and social work activities, including health care, residential care and social work without accommodation. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Does Section S Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section S in ISIC Rev. 5 covers arts, entertainment and recreation, including creative arts, libraries, museums, sports and gambling. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)

• What Does Section T Cover in ISIC Rev. 5?

  Section T in ISIC Rev. 5 covers other service activities, including repair, personal services and activities of membership organisations. (Sections Q to V: Education, health, arts and other services)