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Growth and economic well-being: Fourth quarter 2022, OECD

Real household income rises in the second half of an otherwise weak 2022

A return to strong, resilient and sustainable growth for Germany requires future focused investment and reform

The latest OECD Economic Survey of Germany shows how the COVID-19 and energy crises have exposed structural weaknesses in the economy, underscoring the need to improve energy security, to modernise, digitalise and streamline government administration and to address skills shortages while boosting investment in the green and digital transition.

Viet Nam should continue with reforms to keep up economic and social progress

Viet Nam is one of the few countries in Southeast Asia to have avoided a COVID-19 recession, thanks to its capable management of the crisis and sound economic policies. It is important now to work on reforms to ensure continued economic and social progress and keep the economy resilient to external and domestic challenges, according to a new OECD report.

Reforms needed to further boost Bulgaria’s living standards

Bulgaria’s steady economic progress and post-pandemic recovery have been disrupted by the global energy crisis caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Further policy reforms would help to boost growth and accelerate Bulgaria’s convergence to OECD income levels.

Israel: labour, education and competition reforms key to sustain improvements in living standards

Helped by its dynamic high-tech sector, Israel’s economy has rebounded strongly from the pandemic and has proven resilient to the economic impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Reforms to reduce labour market disparities and boost productivity would help to sustain, broaden and further boost gains in living standards.

Czech Republic needs targeted structural reforms for a strong and sustainable recovery

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has disrupted the Czech Republic’s post-pandemic recovery, contributed to a sharp spike in inflation, and has held back the country’s convergence towards OECD income levels, according to a new OECD report.

The economic consequences of air pollution policies in Arctic Council countries - A sectoral analysis

Economic outlook: slightly more optimistic but fragile, says OECD

On the back of improved business and consumer confidence, declining food and energy prices and the re-opening of the Chinese economy, the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook projects global growth to reach 2.6% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024.

G20 GDP Growth - Fourth quarter of 2022, OECD

G20 GDP growth slows sharply to 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022

Canada: strengthen productivity to boost living standards and prioritise the low-carbon transition, says OECD

Canada’s economy has fully recovered from the COVID-19 crisis but faces risks from high inflation and global economic uncertainties stemming from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, according to a new OECD report.