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Germany: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of Germany's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

OECD Employment Outlook 2020 - Key findings for Germany

Germany’s labour market is likely to continue to be more resilient than the labour markets in other countries. Without a second pandemic wave, employment is projected to decline by 0.8% this year, which is markedly less than the 4.1% decline for the whole OECD. Going into the crisis, Germany’s unemployment rate was the fifth lowest among the 37 OECD countries, behind only the Czech Republic, Poland, Japan and the Netherlands.

Over the Rainbow? The Road to LGBTI Inclusion - How does Germany compare?

This note provides a comprehensive overview of the extent to which laws in Germany and OECD countries ensure equal treatment of LGBTI people, and of the complementary policies that could help foster LGBTI inclusion.

Deutschland - Länderprofil Gesundheit 2019 : Launch presentation

Deutschland - Länderprofil Gesundheit 2019 : Launch presentation. The Country Health Profiles provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in the EU/European Economic area, emphasizing the particular characteristics and challenges in each country against a backdrop of cross-country comparisons.

Pensions at a Glance 2019 - Key findings for Germany

Key findings for Germany from the report "Pensions at a Glance 2019"

Health at a Glance 2019 - Deutschland: Wo steht Deutschland im Vergleich?

Deutschland ist unter den Top 5 der OECD-Staaten was die Ausgaben für Gesundheit angeht, sowohl beim Anteil am BIP (11,2%) als auch bei den Pro- Kopf-Ausgaben (USD 5 986). Es wird geschätzt, dass die Ausgabenquote im Jahr 2030 auf 12,3% des BIP ansteigen wird.

The Heavy Burden of Obesity: Key findings for Germany

Just under one in four adults in Germany are obese. As a result, Germans live on average 2.6 years less due to overweight. Overweight accounts for 10.7% of health expenditure one of the largest rates of all countries analysed. Labour market outputs are lower due to overweight by the equivalent of 1 m full time workers per year. Combined, this means that overweight reduces Germany’s GDP by 3.0%.

The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Germany compare?

This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges.

Society at a Glance 2019 - How does Germany compare?

This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.

Responding to Rising Seas - OECD Country Approaches to Tackling Coastal Risks