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The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is a forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy. We work with over 100 countries across the world to build stronger, fairer and cleaner societies - helping to shape better policies for better lives. Learn more about the OECD.
The OECD Employment Outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. This edition also assesses the impact of the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 on the labour market and the jobs of millions of workers. While total employment will not change much, many jobs will be lost in the shrinking ...
Despite progress in recent years, more work needs to be done across all OECD countries to secure gender equality, with women and girls still facing inappropriate disadvantages and barriers in most spheres of social and economic life. Gender equality must remain a priority, as a matter of basic human rights and long-term economic wellbeing and prosperity. It drives economic growth, strengthens democracy, enhances social cohesion and increases the well-being of all members of society.
The OECD helps countries design and implement policies to address environmental challenges and sustainably manage their natural resources. Our analysis covers a wide range of areas from climate change, water and biodiversity to chemical safety, resource efficiency and the circular economy, including tracking country performance across a range of environmental indicators. We examine the linkages between the environment and areas like economic performance, taxation and trade, as well as ...
Global production and use of plastics is set to reach 736 million tonnes by 2040, up 70% from 435 Mt in 2020. It will continue to outpace global population growth as demand for plastics is projected to remain high and further increase in OECD countries. Fast growth is similarly expected in emerging economies in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and ...
Economic growth is resuming, but challenges remain. Gradual fiscal consolidation is required over the short term to support the return of inflation to target and rebuild fiscal space, following substantial support during the pandemic and the energy crisis. Growing spending needs due to ageing and investment necessary to support the green transition call for tax reforms to strengthen revenues. Supply-side reforms are needed to sustain growth, including by providing businesses with certainty ...
Japan has navigated the dual shock of the pandemic and the energy crisis well. However, significant headwinds from weak global growth, geopolitical tensions and high inflation highlight the importance of enhancing the Japanese economy’s resilience to shocks. In a context of inflation, which has risen above target, and pressures from divergent monetary policy from peers, adjustments to monetary policy settings have commenced. Given high public debt, fiscal consolidation to rebuild fiscal ...
The Participants’ Country Risk Classifications are a fundamental building block of the MPRs. They are meant to reflect the risk that a country will not be able to repay its external debt. Under the Participants’ system, the country risk encompasses: transfer and convertibility risk (i.e. the risk that a government imposes capital or ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology capable of tasks that typically require human-like intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising patterns, and making decisions. AI holds the potential to address complex challenges from enhancing education and improving health care, to driving scientific innovation and climate action. But AI systems also pose risks to privacy, safety, security, and human autonomy. Effective governance is essential to ensure AI ...
The OECD Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) dataset is central in this context. Tailored trade flow monitoring exercises and analyses of specific supply chains complement this. About 70% of international trade involves global value chains (GVCs), as services, raw materials, parts, and components cross borders – often numerous times. A strong trend ...
