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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is a correspondence table?
What is a correspondence table in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
From ISIC Rev. 4 to ISIC Rev. 5
The overall change from Rev. 4 to Rev. 5, what stayed the same, and how to handle a dataset that still uses Rev. 4.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How were new activities accommodated?
How were new activities accommodated in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When was ISIC Rev. 5 endorsed?
When was ISIC Rev. 5 endorsed in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
- 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.
- Why was a fifth revision needed?
Why was a fifth revision needed in ISIC Rev. 5, UN Statistics Division, explained for readers of statistics.
Section A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Crop and animal production, forestry and logging, and fishing and aquaculture in ISIC Rev. 5, Section A.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 B: Mining and quarrying
Mining of coal, metal ores and other minerals, extraction of oil and gas, and mining support services in Rev. 5.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 C: Manufacturing
The manufacturing divisions of ISIC Rev. 5, from food and textiles to machinery, vehicles and furniture.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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