Core consumer prices in Netherlands increased 1.60 percent in May of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Netherlands averaged 1.66 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.90 percent in January of 2002 and a record low of 0.10 percent in March of 2006. In Netherlands, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes some volatile price items. This page provides - Netherlands Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The tax burden in Switzerland is low in international comparison, largely reflecting the substantial non-tax compulsory contributions towards the health and pension systems which are managed by private institutions. Taxation of personal income and labour earnings is relatively high, whereas the taxation of consumption is low.

On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant the right to vote to all adult women. New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the OECD Rosemary Banks says the 120th anniversary of this decision is an time to reflect on that achievement.

This blog, written by ODI's Anna Locke, discusses land governance and transparency definitions, initiatives and key lessons. The post is part of Wikiprogress' spotlight on governance.

Finnish municipalities enjoy ample fiscal autonomy and provide or arrange the provision of a large share of public services. In recent years, their spending and debt has been increasing steadily, especially because of population ageing and increases in the cost of health care and social services.

Uncertainty faced by households and firms affects economic activity. The rise in uncertainty since the beginning of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece could be one factor that has contributed to the steep and long-lasting recession. This paper presents a brief empirical analysis quantifying this phenomenon and compares it with developments in Ireland and Portugal.

This study aims to assess the degree of institutional fragmentation of transport and land use planning in Chicago. It provides an overview of local governments in metropolitan Chicago and mechanisms for coordination. Five main challenges are identified.

This report is the first joint OECD Public Governance Review between two countries. The Report discusses challenges in whole-of-government strategy steering and the opportunities of digital government.

Ensuring that permanent spending or tax cuts are implemented in a sustainable manner would encourage the strong fiscal position that New Zealand needs to meet potentially large macroeconomic shocks and long-run ageing-related costs.

Ministers and cabinet-level officials from OECD countries and beyond will participate to help determine how we shape the policy cycle to deliver inclusive outcomes.

This paper analyses income inequality in Ireland using a new panel dataset based on the administrative tax records of the Revenue Commissioners for Ireland.

TThe economic literature suggests that a revenue-neutral shift of tax revenues from income taxes to property taxes would increase GDP per capita in the medium term. This paper analyses for Ireland the consequences of such a shift in the tax mix.

This report analyses the strengths and weaknesses of Ireland’s system of parliamentary engagement in budgeting, and outlines a number of proposals for reform.

Despite having low government spending, Switzerland scores highly in various public policy outcomes, including health, education and transportation. But, as the population grows and ages, efficiency of public spending will have to rise to maintain low tax rates.

This paper surveys the theoretical and empirical research on the relationship between local taxation, land use regulation and land use patterns.

The OECD was invited to assess key elements of the Second Irish Public Service Reform Plan (PSRP 2014-2016), with a view to informing future public service reform efforts in Ireland.

From introducing equal inheritance rights in 1878, Finland continues to earn it's reputation as a global pioneer of gender equality.

Household Saving Rate in Switzerland increased to 12.70 percent in 2018 from 12.50 percent in 2017. Personal Savings in Switzerland averaged 10.27 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13.90 percent in 2014 and a record low of 6.50 percent in 1992. In Switzerland, households' savings rate represents the fraction of disposable income that is not consumed by households and, as a consequence, is saved. This page provides - Switzerland Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Thailand increased to 10.20 percent in 2016 from 9 percent in 2015. Personal Savings in Thailand averaged 9.75 percent from 1994 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 16.10 percent in 1999 and a record low of 5.50 percent in 2005. In Thailand, Personal Savings (Households Savings) correspond to the ratio of household income saved to household net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides - Thailand Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Poland decreased to 4.18 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 4.33 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Poland averaged 5.25 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.82 percent in the fourth quarter of 1999 and a record low of -11.11 percent in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Poland Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Netherlands increased to 16.13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9.63 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Netherlands averaged 12.26 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28.38 percent in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of 1.97 percent in the first quarter of 2008. In Netherlands, Personal Savings correspond to the personal income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - Netherlands Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ireland scored 74 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Ireland averaged 75.88 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85.70 Points in 1995 and a record low of 69 Points in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Finland scored 86 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Finland averaged 92.58 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100 Points in 2000 and a record low of 85 Points in 2017. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Poland in Germany decreased to 4832129 EUR Million in February from 4853942 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Poland in Germany averaged 723175.41 EUR Million from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5244101 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 240 EUR Million in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Poland.

Imports from New Zealand in Germany decreased to 32336 EUR THO in February from 41272 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from New Zealand in Germany averaged 50328.63 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 91141 EUR THO in July of 2018 and a record low of 21147 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from New Zealand.

Average Hourly Earnings in Ireland increased 24.17 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Average Hourly Earnings in Ireland averaged 22.18 EUR from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24.17 EUR in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20.52 EUR in the first quarter of 2006. This page provides - Ireland Average Hourly Earnings- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Ireland expanded 6.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Ireland averaged 5.74 percent from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29.20 percent in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -10.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008. From 1995 to 2007, Irish economy was growing rapidly averaging 6 percent a year, benefiting from a rise in consumer spending, construction, and business investment. However in 2008, as a result of a crash in real estate market, economic activity dropped sharply and the country entered into a recession for the first time in more than a decade. After series of economic reforms aiming at reducing budget deficit and government debt, the GDP started to expand from Q3 of 2010 and after three quarters of contraction in 2012, it has gained the status of fastest growing economy in the Euro Area. . This page provides - Ireland GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in Ireland decreased to 2.96 per 1000 people in 2017 from 2.97 per 1000 people in 2016. Hospital Beds in Ireland averaged 6.08 per 1000 people from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 9.13 per 1000 people in 1987 and a record low of 2.54 per 1000 people in 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Hospital Beds.

Hospitals in Ireland decreased to 17.89 per one million people in 2017 from 18.08 per one million people in 2016. Hospitals in Ireland averaged 43.04 per one million people from 1987 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 56.78 per one million people in 1987 and a record low of 17.89 per one million people in 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Hospitals.

Medical Doctors in Ireland increased to 3.30 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.26 per 1000 people in 2017. Medical Doctors in Ireland averaged 3.06 per 1000 people from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.30 per 1000 people in 2018 and a record low of 2.72 per 1000 people in 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Medical Doctors.

Nurses in Ireland increased to 12.16 per 1000 people in 2017 from 11.56 per 1000 people in 2016. Nurses in Ireland averaged 12.67 per 1000 people from 2004 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13.63 per 1000 people in 2007 and a record low of 11.56 per 1000 people in 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Nurses.

ICU Beds in Ireland averaged 310.08 per 100K people from 1980 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 425.14 per 100K people in December of 1980 and a record low of 237.38 per 100K people in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland ICU Beds.

Construction Pmi in Ireland decreased to 28.90 points in March from 50.60 points in February of 2020. Construction Pmi in Ireland averaged 57.09 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68.80 points in February of 2016 and a record low of 28.90 points in March of 2020. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® is a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity in Ireland. Data are collected at mid-month, asking respondents to compare a variety of business conditions with the situation one month ago. A reading of below 50.0 indicates that the economy is generally declining, above 50.0 that it is generally expanding and exactly 50.0 indicates no change on the level recorded the previous month. This page provides - Ireland Construction Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Ireland increased 0.40 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Ireland averaged 0.70 percent from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.12 percent in January of 1975 and a record low of -1.68 percent in January of 2009. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Ireland increased to 102.70 points in March from 102.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Ireland averaged 61.85 points from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.80 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 7 points in February of 1969. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Consumer Price Index (cpi) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in Ireland decreased 1.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Ireland averaged 3.31 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.10 percent in December of 1976 and a record low of -8.10 percent in January of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Ireland was recorded at 0.70 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Ireland averaged 4.43 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23.15 percent in October of 1981 and a record low of -6.56 percent in October of 2009. In Ireland, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (17 percent of total weight); transport (15 percent); restaurants and hotels (14 percent) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (11 percent). The index also includes: recreation and culture (8 percent); clothing and footwear (5 percent); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5 percent); health (5 percent) and communications (4 percent). Furnishings, household equipment, education and other goods and services account for the remaining 16 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland decreased to 111.20 points in March from 111.80 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland averaged 93.55 points from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.80 points in September of 2008 and a record low of 62 points in July of 2003. This page provides - Ireland Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Ireland increased 1 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Ireland averaged 2.59 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.20 percent in January of 1984 and a record low of -6.10 percent in October of 2009. In Ireland, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes some volatile price items. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Ireland increased to 105.50 points in March of 2020 from 103.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Ireland averaged 95.22 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 115.90 points in August of 2012 and a record low of 70.60 points in January of 1997. This page provides - Ireland Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Ireland increased to 11.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Ireland averaged 8.67 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.40 percent in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of -1 percent in the second quarter of 1999. In Ireland, the derived gross saving ratio expresses saving as a percentage of gross disposable income. Seasonally adjusted estimates of Household Saving are compiled using the indirect seasonal adjustment approach. Under this approach the two main aggregates, Household Disposable Income and Final Consumption Expenditure of Households, are independently adjusted. The derived saving is the difference between the two adjusted series of Household Disposable Income and Final Expenditure of Households. This method for estimating the seasonally adjusted value for a small net residual of two large aggregates, such as Household Saving, is considered to be a more appropriate estimation procedure, according to the CSO. This page provides - Ireland Gross Household Saving Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Ireland decreased to 6990900 EUR Thousand in February from 7128100 EUR Thousand in January of 2020. Imports in Ireland averaged 2752517.81 EUR Thousand from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8990200 EUR Thousand in October of 2018 and a record low of 62344 EUR Thousand in August of 1970. In 2017, imports to Ireland hit an all-time high of EUR 77 billion. The country imported mainly machinery and transport equipment (39 percent of total imports), namely other transport equipment, including aircraft (19 percent), road vehicles (5 percent), office machines and automatic data processing machines, including computers (4 percent), and electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances and parts (3 percent). Others include: chemicals and related products (23 percent), of which medical and pharmaceutical products (11 percent); miscellaneous manufactured articles (11 percent); food and live animals (9 percent); and petroleum, petroleum products and related materials (5 percent). Main import partners were: the United Kingdom (24 percent of total imports); the United States (20 percent); France (13 percent); Germany (9 percent); China (6 percent); and the Netherlands (3 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Ireland decreased to 134.30 points in February from 134.50 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Ireland averaged 116.76 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163.60 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 73.40 points in March of 2013. In Ireland, the housing index refers to the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and it is designed to measure the change in the average level of prices paid for residential properties sold in the country. The RPPI is compiled using data on mortgage drawdowns provided on a monthly basis by 8 of the main Mortgage Lending Institutions under Section 13 of the Housing Act (2002). It is transactions based; meaning that prices are recorded only where a sale occurs. Not all residential property transactions are funded by a mortgage (i.e. They are cash based) and these transactions are excluded from the scope of the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Existing Home Sales in Ireland decreased to 2519 Units in February from 2923 Units in January of 2020. Existing Home Sales in Ireland averaged 2296.48 Units from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3671 Units in January of 2015 and a record low of 610 Units in January of 2010. This page provides - Ireland Existing Home Sales- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ireland recorded a government budget surplus of 5059 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Ireland averaged -36.32 EUR Million from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6733 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -4927 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2013. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Ireland decreased to 204044 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 212960 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Ireland averaged 116030.76 EUR Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 218539 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 36004 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. This page provides - Ireland Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Ireland increased to 5.40 percent in April from 5.30 percent in March of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Ireland averaged 10.62 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in December of 1985 and a record low of 3.90 percent in November of 2000. In Ireland, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Ireland stands at AA- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Ireland was last set at A2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Ireland was last reported at A+ with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Ireland is A (high) with positive outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Ireland thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Ireland as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Unemployment Change in Ireland decreased to 9532 Persons in April from 22593 Persons in March of 2020. Unemployment Change in Ireland averaged 258.38 Persons from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36254 Persons in January of 2009 and a record low of -32270 Persons in September of 2011. This page provides - Ireland Unemployment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland increased to 58000 Persons in April from 53992 Persons in March of 2020. Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland averaged 65049.41 Persons from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 196988 Persons in July of 2009 and a record low of 20203 Persons in September of 1967. This page provides - Ireland Jobseekers Benefit Claims- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.