How are we using time use data in Mongolia?

Abstract

Time use surveys can comprehensively measure the time spent by citizens
on daily activities and are an important source of data for studying a variety of socioeconomic
phenomena, including paid and unpaid work, gender inequality, the care
economy, and time poverty. The National Statistical Committee of Mongolia has conducted
a total of six Time Use Surveys since 2000, collecting data from a total of 31,322
households, demonstrating progress in survey methodology, sample representativeness,
and data accessibility. Meanwhile, the research community is using the time use data
extensively, but the lack of using it among policymakers is hindering data-driven decisionmaking
in economic and social policies.This article reviews the political, economic, and
social reasons for implementing the Time Use Surveys in Mongolia, as well as the
research methodology, data use, and implications for policy development, and suggests
ways to use the data more effectively in the future.