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MNE-thing is possible: New OECD-UNSD data release strengthens open evidence on multinational enterprises

5 minute readMultinational enterprises (MNEs) play an increasingly central role in the global economy. They influence trade patterns, investment flows, and production across countries, yet their complex organisational structures can be difficult to map out using traditional statistical sources. The Multinational Enterprise Information Platform (MEIP) was developed to help address this challenge by offering a clearer view of large MNEs and the cross-border networks through which they operate.

The Re-Export Puzzle: How the OECD addresses the largest source of distortion in merchandise trade statistics

7 minute readInternational trade statistics offer a picture of trade flows between countries and play a critical role in shaping economic policy, guiding trade negotiations, and supporting evidence-based research and decision-making. These statistics are reported from two different perspectives: that of the exporter and that of the importer. Users expect the two numbers to match but this is not always the case. Addressing them is essential for achieving a coherent and accurate view of international trade.

OECD Dashboard on Gender Gaps: Ihr Land im internationalen Vergleich

4 minute readAm 18. September 2025, dem International Equal Pay Day bzw. „Internationalen Tag für gleiches Entgelt“, hat die OECD ein neues Tool vorgestellt, mit dem sie die globalen Anstrengungen zur Beseitigung geschlechtsspezifischer Ungleichheiten unterstützt: das OECD Dashboard on Gender Gaps. Dieses Tool ist mehr als eine Datenbank – es ist ein Aufruf zum Handeln, ein Spiegel anhaltender Ungleichheiten und ein Kompass für Reformen. Das OECD Dashboard on Gender Gaps liefert international vergleichbare Daten zu allen OECD-Ländern, um eine bessere Beobachtung und Messung der Fortschritte auf dem Weg zur Geschlechtergleichstellung zu ermöglichen.

Economic Growth, National Accounts, Tax

Tax revenue in the pandemic

5 minute readIn 2020, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined in most OECD countries as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Declining GDP tends to be accompanied by a fall in tax revenue because…

March 2, 2022April 19, 2023 by oecdstatistics

Migration, New Data

Going granular: The new OECD Municipal Migration Database (MMD)

8 minute readMigration has risen to the top of the policy agenda in recent years, and not just at the national or international level. Many regions in OECD countries face major demographic change…

December 8, 2021November 18, 2022 by oecdstatistics

Inequality, National Accounts, New Data

Distribution of household income, consumption and saving in line with national accounts

6 minute readEconomic inequality continues to be a matter of concern for policy makers and citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic has re-emphasised the need for more detailed information…

July 21, 2021October 29, 2024 by oecdstatistics

Covid-19, Inflation

Consumption shifts and inflation measurement during COVID-19

8 minute readThe consumer price index tracks the price changes, or inflation, of the goods and services purchased by an average household. It is a key statistic…

July 21, 2021April 19, 2023 by oecdstatistics

Digitalisation, Education, Machine Learning

Drawing on machine learning in the quest for effective teaching and learning

9 minute readWith most students having experienced remote learning over the past year due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the importance of teachers and schools has become only more evident.

July 8, 2021April 19, 2023 by oecdstatistics

Consumer Confidence, Covid-19, New Data

The OECD Consumer Barometer: What consumer sentiment tells us in times of crisis

7 minute readSince March 2020, the devastating effects of COVID-19 have undeniably marked consumers’ behaviour and significantly affected their professional and social lives.

March 22, 2021April 19, 2023 by oecdstatistics

Covid-19, Economic Growth, National Accounts

How did the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic affect the household sector and public finances?

9 minute readThe recent publication of official economic growth estimates for the second quarter of 2020 confirmed the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on OECD economies.

December 16, 2020November 18, 2022 by oecdstatistics

Covid-19, Labour Market

Has COVID-19 distorted international comparability of unemployment rates?

6 minute readCOVID-19 has had a profound impact on economic activity across the globe, with GDP falling precipitously almost everywhere where stringent confinement measures have been implemented. However, official statistics on unemployment paint a more differentiated picture.