OECD Statistics

🆕 MNE-thing is possible: New @OECD-@UNStats data release #MEIP brings together data on the 500 largest #MNEs & their cross-border networks. The 2024 release adds new indicators and pilots #AI tools for integration/validation. Read more👇 shorturl.at/SknMM #OECDStats

🆕Initial annual estimates indicate that #G20 #GDP growth slightly increased to 3.4% in 2025. India recorded the highest annual growth at 7.5%, followed by Indonesia (5.1%) & China (5.0%). Italy (0.2%) & Germany (0.5%) recorded the lowest. 🔗Read more: shorturl.at/Y2Afd

⏰Reminder: Launch of the 4th release of the Multinational Enterprise Information Platform (#MEIP) Keynotes from the @OECD & @UNStats, followed by an expert panel discussion discussing the future of MNE monitoring. 🕘09:30 EDT | 14:30 CET Register now👇 shorturl.at/yfgXC

🆕#GDP growth slowed in the #G20 area to 0.7% in Q4 2025, down from 0.9% in Q3. Canada and Korea recorded contractions; in contrast, growth increased in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia & South Africa. 🔗Read more: shorturl.at/Y2Afd

🆕In the @OECD area, among 15–24 year-olds, the unemployment rate for women was 10.8% in Jan 2026, compared with 11.4% for men. But in most OECD countries, young women faced higher unemployment, especially in Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, & Italy. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRbPq

🆕Since late February, #WTI crude oil prices surged by more than 33%; meanwhile, the #BalticDryIndex, an indicator of spot dry‑bulk shipping market conditions, dropped by nearly 10% over the same period. Discover the #OECD Short-Term Indicators Dashboard: shorturl.at/Z986t

🆕The #OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 5.0% in January 2026. #Unemployment held steady in 18 of the 33 countries where data were available and fell in 11 countries, while it rose in Colombia, Denmark, Norway and Türkiye. Read more👇 shorturl.at/3MHOv #OECDStats

⚡Year-on-year #energy inflation in the OECD, as measured by the #CPI fell to -0.6% in January 2026. Average energy price levels across the OECD have risen by 40.8% since December 2019. Read more👇 shorturl.at/QCuRz #OECDStats

🍏Year-on-year #food inflation in the OECD, as measured by the #CPI, declined to 3.7% in January 2026. Average food price levels across the OECD have risen by 47.5% since December 2019. Read more👇 shorturl.at/QCuRz #OECDStats

🆕Year-on-year headline #inflation in the @OECD as measured by the #CPI decreased to 3.3% in January 2026, down from 3.6% in December. Headline inflation declined in 22 countries, remained broadly stable in 8 and rose in only 5. Read more👇 shorturl.at/QCuRz #OECDStats

📈 February #OECDStats Flash is out! Zoom in on the new Behind the Numbers podcast, on #DataGovernance in the age of #AI, and check out the latest OECD unemployment snapshot. 🎧 shorturl.at/fKnlh ✉️ shorturl.at/3pWkv 🔔 shorturl.at/YYMs8

🆕 Women still face higher unemployment rates, but the gap is closing: in January 2026, the gap in the @OECD area narrowed to 0.3 p.p. down from 0.5 p.p. a year earlier. Learn more about the OECD’s work on gender equality: brnw.ch/21wRbPq

As of last year, the share of women parliamentarians across the #OECD averaged at 34%. On #InternationalWomensDay, learn more about the OECD’s work on gender-balanced representation in politics: brnw.ch/21x0yrg | #OECDgender

📣 Global #trade transport & insurance costs are back near pre-2021 levels. The @OECD #ITIC database offers detailed information by reporter, partner and product. Check the interactive dashboard: shorturl.at/Xu135 Discover the dataset: shorturl.at/HVjnL #OECDStats

Last year, #AI firms attracted 61% of all funding from private investors, doubling their share in just three years. Investment in infrastructure dominates, and the U.S. captures 75% of investment. Explore the data: brnw.ch/21x0tzp #OECDAI

The production of solar panels was the most subsidised industrial sector over the period 2005-24. Our latest newsletter explores the hidden costs of cheaper solar panels, as well as #AI, cancer care, counterfeit goods, trade distortions and more: brnw.ch/21x0sDY

The latest #ConsumerBarometer indicates that consumer confidence in the OECD area stabilised in February 2026, but stayed below its long term average in most countries. Explore the dashboard 👇 oe.cd/69W #OECDStats

The OECD has just launched its official WhatsApp channel. Hear from OECD Secretary-General @MathiasCormann on accessing reliable insights on OECD work that matters to you. Follow our work on WhatsApp: brnw.ch/21x0p90

📢 Save the date: Join the virtual launch of the 4th release of the Multinational Enterprise Information Platform (MEIP), jointly organised by @UNStats and the @OECD. 📅Wednesday, 18 March 2026 🕘09:30–10:30 EDT 💻Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Register now👇 shorturl.at/yfgXC

🆕 The #VIX, a measure of expected market volatility, declined by 18% in the course of February 2026. Discover the #OECD Short-Term Indicators Dashboard👇 shorturl.at/Z986t #OECDStats