🌍 #G20 #exports and #importsgrowth of services are estimated to have slowed to 1.9% and 1.1% in Q2 2024, from the 3.4% and 3.7% increases recorded in Q1 2024. More insights in the latest #OECDStats release👉t.ly/1hCKU

📈 #G20 merchandise #imports grew by 1.2% after seven consecutive quarters of negative growth, amid a slowing down for services. More stats in the latest #OECDStats release 👉t.ly/LnXKK

On average across OECD countries, women earn 11.6% less than men. The gender pay gap has decreased over the last two decades but is still present. Learn more about #OECDgender:: brnw.ch/21wM2UR

Is #digitalisation a game changer for SME sustainable finance? Since 2021, the cost of finance increased for SMEs across OECD countries. Find out more: brnw.ch/21wM4PA | #NoNetZeroWithoutSMEs

Digital trade is growing faster than non-digital trade, representing just under USD 5️⃣ trillion. However, the rapid growth of digital trade makes it hard for governments to ensure that opportunities are shared inclusively.🌍 Learn more↪️ oe.cd/5EP

Battery manufacturing capacity has more than tripled in the last 3 years Completing all announced projects would be enough to meet demand to 2030 on our net zero path But manufacturing is concentrated in only a few countries, creating supply chain risks: iea.li/3YVCbhV

Longer lives allow for longer careers, but older workers face obstacles to change jobs if they need or want to. Supporting #CareerMobility for older workers can pave the way to healthier and more fulfilling working lives. More via OECD #OpenAccess ➡️ brnw.ch/21wM70P

🚩Despite rising fiscal support to fossil fuels, much of it isn't reaching those in need + encourages wasteful consumption. Shifting to targeted income support can better assist low-income households.💰 Learn more about government support to fossil fuels➡️oe.cd/5EQ

Investing in education is important for economic growth, productivity, and reducing social inequality. But the amount that countries spend can range from as low as three percent to nearly seven percent of their GDP, across the OECD. 🔗 bit.ly/3Mqa2s2

Students are getting lower scores on average in global maths, reading and science tests than a decade ago. Why the decline? PISA assesses the performance of 15-year-olds across the world. Learn more➡️ bit.ly/49My1eZ

As energy transitions advance, "cents per kilowatt hour" may replace "dollars per barrel" as the benchmark for energy affordability On a path to 1.5C, oil's share in total household energy spending falls significantly by 2035 & electricity’s share surges: iea.li/3ASOcdV

Electricity demand is rising especially strongly in emerging & developing economies In India, it's forecast to surge 8% this year, driven by strong economic activity & intense heatwaves China is also set to see significant growth of over 6% Read more 👉 iea.li/4e1fey3

Despite near-term challenges in some countries, the global electric car market is gearing up for the next phase of growth Under today's policy settings, nearly 1 in 3 cars on China's roads by 2030 is set to be electric & almost 1 in 5 in the US & EU → iea.li/3T2pJcj

🆕 August update to the #OECD #ConsumerBarometer indicates broadly stable sentiment for the OECD area. Explore the updated dashboard 👉 oe.cd/consumer-barom…

OECD headline inflation falls to 5.4% in July 2024, despite rising in about half of OECD countries. Find out more in the latest news release 👉t.ly/t5PBK #OECDstats

📉Food inflation in the OECD continued to slow rapidly, declining to its lowest level since July 2021 at 1.6%. More #OECDStats in the latest news release 👉t.ly/t5PBK

We are delighted to welcome Steve MacFeely as the new Chief Statistician of the OECD, taking up his position last Monday. Join us in welcoming Steve to #OECDStats, and read more about his appointment in the link below 👇 oe.cd/5G8

OECD energy inflation rose to 3.3% in July from 2.3% in June, reaching its highest level since February 2023 and rising in 22 OECD countries. More #OECDStats in the latest news release 👉t.ly/t5PBK

📈 Development finance delivered by or through multilateral organisations has been increasing, from 45% in 2012 to 61% in 2022. But a focus on scale has come at the expense of concessional financing for the poorest countries. ➡ brnw.ch/21wMpu3 #OurCommonFuture

As energy transitions advance, "cents per kilowatt hour" may replace "dollars per barrel" as the benchmark for energy affordability On a path to 1.5C, oil's share in total household energy spending falls significantly by 2035 & electricity’s share surges: iea.li/3ZfB6ls