OECD Statistics

🎙️🆕Love, work and taxes: How tax systems shape our choices In the latest #BehindTheNumbers, we unpack what happens between the top and bottom of your payslip, and how tax systems can shape household decision-making, including choices couples make about work & family. 🎧Listen now: shorturl.at/VtBjH

🆕How can income distribution data keep up with economic change? The #OECD proposes a new framework to provide more timely estimates & forecasts of income distribution, helping monitor inequality and inform policy responses. 🔗https://bit.ly/3TZbb0P #EUReformSupport

📢 3rd International Day of Statistical Literacy: Register now! Join OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely for his keynote at #IDSL2026, exploring statistical literacy in the age of advanced technology. 🗓️ 17 November 2026 | Online 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/dudPF

🆕The #OECD #unemployment rate was broadly stable in August 2026, at 5.0%, just 0.2 p.p. above its record low from June 2023. Read more👇 shorturl.at/oU6lD #OECDStats

How much finance is being mobilised to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss? Our 🆕 paper: ➡️Estimates global flows at USD 74.9 – 92.4 bn a year ➡️Provides a breakdown of sources ➡️Sets out how to improve tracking & reporting www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

🆕 #GDP growth in the OECD area increased slightly to 0.7% in Q2 2026, up from 0.4% in the previous quarter, according to the latest estimates. This reflects a mixed picture across the 38 #OECD countries. Find the latest figures👇 shorturl.at/vrths #OECDStats

🍏Year-on-year #food inflation in the #OECD fell to 2.8%, down from 3.2% in July, reaching its lowest level since July 2021. Core inflation (inflation less food and energy) remained stable at 3.6% for the third consecutive month. Read more👇 shorturl.at/eNSzI #OECDStats

🆕Year-on-year #energy inflation across the #OECD rose sharply to 13.6% in August, with increases recorded in 28 of the 37 OECD countries for which data were available. By contrast, energy inflation declined in nine countries. Read more👇 shorturl.at/eNSzI #OECDStats

🆕Year-on-year inflation in the #OECD, as measured by the #CPI, rose to 4.3% in August 2026, up from 4.1% in July. Headline inflation increased in 23 OECD countries, remained stable or broadly stable in 12, and declined in only 3. Read more👇 shorturl.at/eNSzI #OECDStats

🎙️ Choosing a Value of Statistical Life estimate can be a bit like choosing a restaurant when faced with dozens of reviews. One study tells you something – a global #OECD meta-analysis tells you much more. In #BehindTheNumbers, we unpack mortality risk valuation. 🎧 Listen now 👇 shorturl.at/qkjmH

📣 Who finances development, where does it go and what does it support? Join #OECD #StatsUnpacked on 20 October to explore how #DAC statistics track development finance and how to use the data. 11:00-12:00 CET via Zoom 🔗 shorturl.at/oEHBk #OECDStats

🆕 From wartime logistics to AI, governments have found new ways to put data to work. But a dashboard can only track what we choose to measure. Who decides what counts? A new paper explores the role and limits of official statistics. 🔗Read more: shorturl.at/iF8x1 #OECDStats

🆕 OECD food #inflation fell to 3.2% in July, after 3.4% in June. Food inflation declined in 23 #OECD countries, including falls of 2.0 percentage points or more in Greece, Hungary and Latvia. Read more👇 bit.ly/4xcLxDw #OECDStats

🆕 From bricks and mortar to bits and bytes, investment is shifting unevenly. In 2024, OECD countries in the top quartile invested 4.7% of GDP in ICT on average, compared with 1.4% in the bottom quartile. Find out why it matters for #productivity👇 shorturl.at/hUPwS #OECDStats

🎙️🆕 What is the Value of Statistical Life – and why does it matter for policymaking? In the latest #BehindTheNumbers, we unpack how economists value reductions in mortality risk to support decisions on clean air, road safety & health. 🎧 Listen now👇 shorturl.at/qkjmH #OECDStats

More users are accessing official statistics through AI instead of official websites. How can data quality and trust be maintained as AI becomes part of the information chain? The latest #OECD blog explores this challenge and potential solutions. 🔗https://bit.ly/3S4fIyb #OECDAI

📈#OECDStats Flash is out! Sign up for the next #StatsUnpacked, check out the latest #StatisticsintheAIEra podcast with New York State’s Eleonore Fournier-Tombs & new data on #homeownership and household income. ✉️ shorturl.at/Eueo3 🔔 shorturl.at/YYMs8

🆕🌐 G20 GDP growth slowed slightly to 0.7% in Q2 2026, from 0.8% in Q1. Most G20 countries for which data were available recorded a slowdown in growth. 🔗 Read more 👇 bit.ly/3VdXEmp #OECDStats #EconomicGrowth

OECD energy inflation was broadly stable at 11.6% in July although it remained above 10% for the fourth consecutive month. Read more👇 bit.ly/4xcLxDw #OECDStats

🆕The OECD #unemployment rate reached 4.9% in July 2026, down from 5.0% in June and close to its historic low of 4.8% recorded in June 2023. Read more👇 bit.ly/4gZwPJQ #OECDStats

📣 For the first time, we’re opening our OECD #StatsUnpackedsessions to the public. Join on 22 September (11:30-12:30 CEST) to see how #GeospatialData can reveal local realities & help target policy where it matters most. 🔗https://bit.ly/4ra9Ctm #OECDStats

🆕Year-on-year inflation in the @OECD as measured by the #CPI was broadly stable at 4.1% in July 2026, following a decline in June. Increases in headline inflation across 13 OECD countries were largely balanced by declines in 14. Read more👇 bit.ly/4xcLxDw #OECDStats

Africa is on the frontline of climate change, but mitigation action is stagnating & policymakers need more data to point the way toward a low-carbon, climate‑resilient path. A 🆕report by GGGI, OECD, OECD Sahel and West Africa Club & World Bank helps close the gap. oecd.org/en/publicati...

🆕#G20 merchandise import growth, measured in current USD, accelerated to 6.7% in Q2 2026, up from 5.2% in Q1, while export growth remained robust at 5.9%. Check out the latest #OECDStats release👇 bit.ly/4gCIcqW

🆕@OECD #GDP growth picks up slightly in Q2 2026, from 0.4% to 0.5%. Of the 30 countries for which data were available: in Q2 2026, 27 recorded growth, but at varying rates and 3 saw no change in GDP. 🔗 Read the full press release here: bit.ly/4cqXD4z #OECDStats

🎙️Missed Episode 3 of our #StatisticsInTheAIEra miniseries? As governments move from discussing #AI to deploying it, the challenge is clear: how to improve services without compromising accountability or public trust. Chief AI Officer Eleonore Fournier-Tombs explains how 👇 🎧 shorturl.at/TEXIT

Summer often means more single-use plastics. #OECD analysis shows that reducing short-lived plastics and curbing plastics demand more broadly is a key component of ambitious action towards ending plastic pollution. ➡️ www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

📈 July #OECDStats Flash is out! Explore new #OECD work on SEEA Air Emission Accounts, the latest #StatisticsintheAIEra podcast with Google’s Prem Ramaswami, and new data on energy #Inflation, #Unemployment, and #GDP. ✉️ shorturl.at/trDCt 🔔 shorturl.at/YYMs8

🎙️Missed Episode 2 of our #StatisticsInTheAIEra podcast miniseries? Good data cannot guide good decisions if people and #AI systems cannot find, cite or connect them. Listen to Google's Prem Ramaswami on AI-ready data & trusted sources. 🎧shorturl.at/rFBGV #OECDStats

Almost one-third of the population is already at risk of water stress. OECD projections suggest that this estimate could increase by 40% between 2020 and 2050. What can policymakers do? ➡️ oe.cd/env-outlook

🆕 Real household income per capita in the #OECD increased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, a slowdown from 0.6% growth in Q4 2025. Meanwhile, real #GDP per capita grew by 0.3%, a slight pickup from 0.2% in Q4 2025. Read more👇 shorturl.at/1UTgY #OECDStats

⚡ #Energy inflation in the #OECD fell by 4.0 p.p. in June, to 11.7% year-on-year, with declines in 24 of the 37 countries with available data. 10 countries recorded rising energy #inflation & 6 had energy inflation above 15%. Read more👇 shorturl.at/EvCaG #OECDStats

🍏🆕Year-on-year #food and core #inflation in the #OECD, as measured by the #CPI, declined by 0.2 p.p. in June 2026 to 3.4% and 3.6%, respectively, when compared to May. Read more👇 shorturl.at/EvCaG #OECDStats

🆕Year-on-year inflation in the #OECD, as measured by the #CPI, declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May. Headline inflation declined in 20 countries, rose in 6, and was stable in 12. Read more👇 shorturl.at/EvCaG #OECDStats

🎙️Missed Episode 1 of our #StatisticsInTheAIEra? If #AI is becoming the interface between society and facts, how can official statistics remain visible & understood? #OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely asks Canada’s André Loranger. 🎧 shorturl.at/RtFI9 #OECDStats

📢Younger generations in #OECD countries are experiencing lower homeownership rates. New analysis looks at recent trends in household wealth & highlights significant #wealthinequality across population groups. 👉 bit.ly/oecd_househo...

🌍 How can we better link greenhouse gas emissions to economic activities? A new #OECD working paper presents an updated methodology for estimating #SEEA Air Emission Accounts, supporting the production of internationally comparable emissions statistics. Read more: 🔗 shorturl.at/KsA3l #OECDStats

🆕 Governing AI and Data in the Public Sector In Episode 3 of #StatisticsInTheAIEra, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs explains why responsible #AI use in government starts before any model is deployed: with structured, accurate, fresh and well-governed data. 🎧 shorturl.at/TEXIT #OECDStats

💧How can financing help water investments deliver lasting results? Our latest OECD report shows how financing models, from bonds to public-private partnerships, can improve investment outcomes. 🔗Find out more➡️ oe.cd/financing-water-security

🆕G7 consumer confidence has weakened in recent months and is now close to its lowest point on record, reached in July 2022. Discover the #OECD Short-Term Indicators Dashboard: shorturl.at/Z986t #OECDStats

📢 3rd International Day of Statistical Literacy: Save the Date! Join on 17 November 2026 for a day-long online conference in which participants share theoretical insights and practical experiences from all around the world. Register below 👇 shorturl.at/bFKia #IDSL2026

🆕Across #OECD countries adolescents are experiencing life differently, with girls being about twice as likely as boys to report low life satisfaction. Explore new analysis on how gender-sensitive policies can address these challenges. 🔗https://bit.ly/OECDadolescentwellbeing #OECDgender

📈 June #OECDStats Flash is out! Explore the new OECD Compendium of #Productivity Indicators 2026, plus AI & official statistics, maritime CO₂ emissions, a working paper on #wellbeing in Finland and the latest #GDP, #unemployment & #inflation data. ✉️ shorturl.at/ssONw 🔔 shorturl.at/YYMs8

📢Out now: OECD #EmploymentOutlook 2026 #OECD employment is at a record high and still growing; yet, real wages remain below their level five years ago, with this year's energy shock expected to add further pressure on pay. See the full report👇 brnw.ch/21wU0R8 #OECDStats

⚡ #Energy inflation in the #OECD continued to rise in May, reaching 15.8% year-on-year. Among the 37 countries with available data, energy inflation increased in 26. Canada, Lithuania, Türkiye and the US recorded energy inflation above 20%. Read more👇 shorturl.at/7aMJL

🆕Year-on-year inflation in the #OECD, as measured by the #CPI, rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April. Headline inflation increased in 16 OECD countries, remained broadly stable in 14 countries and declined in eight. Read more👇 shorturl.at/7aMJL #OECDStats

📣 New to the #OECD #DataExplorer - or ready to use it more efficiently? This short video walks through how to search, preview and use #OECDStats, including downloads, API access & sharing options. 📊Watch now: shorturl.at/cEyjH 🔎Explore our data: data-explorer.oecd.org

📊 Virtually all #OECD countries were more productive in 2024, but the pace of improvement has roughly halved since the early 2000s. The recent picture was also far from uniform: labour #productivity rose 2.2% in the US, vs 0.2% in the EU. 🔗 shorturl.at/jwifQ #OECDStats

📊 #OECD labour #productivity grew 1.2% in 2024, double the growth recorded in 2023. Despite geopolitical tensions, skill shortages & economic uncertainty, 29 countries saw labour productivity gains in 2024. Explore the latest figures: 🔗 shorturl.at/02l5c #OECDStats

🆕 Interest rate spreads (calculated as the difference between the 10-year bond and overnight rates) continued to widen in May 2026, exceeding pre-COVID levels by more than 1 p.p. in most #G7 countries. Discover the #OECD Short-Term Indicators Dashboard: shorturl.at/Z986t #OECDStats