This country note presents student performance in science, reading and mathematics, and measures equity in education in the United States. The interactive charts allow you to compare results with other countries participating in the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

This country note presents student performance in science, reading and mathematics, and measures equity in education in the United States.

Selected findings for the United States from the report "The Pursuit of Gender Equality: An Uphill Battle"

Selected findings for the United States from the report "Preventing Ageing Unequally"

This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered.

Key findings for the United States from the report "Pensions at a Glance 2017"

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

A broken social elevator? Key findings for United States

These graphs offer a brief summary of the commodity trade situation in the country.

This country note for the United States provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).

Resistance proportions for eight antibiotic-bacterium pairs in the United States have increased in recent years, from 20% in 2005 to 23% in 2015, and could go up to 25% by 2030, should current trends in antibiotic consumption, population and economic growth continue into the future. Resistance proportions in the United States were higher than the OECD average in 2015 (17%).

Risks That Matter 2018 Country Highlights: United States

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.

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.

The United States has one of the lowest rates of non-standard forms of work among OECD countries. In particular, the United States has the lowest rate of self-employment among OECD countries with 6.2% compared to an OECD average of 14.2%

The Skills Outlook Scoreboard assesses the extent to which the United States are able to make the most of digitalisation. The United States’ performance is measured along 3 main dimensions: Skills for digitalisation, Digital exposure and Skills-related policy effort.

This country note explains how the United States taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The United States spends more on healthcare than any other OECD country, both as a proportion of GDP (16.9%) and per person (USD 10 586). High levels of spending have not translated into people leading longer lives. Life expectancy at birth is two years below the OECD average, and actually declined by over two months between 2012 and 2017.

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

The tax-to-GDP ratio in the United States decreased by 2.5 percentage points from 26.8% in 2017 to 24.3% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

This note presents selected findings based on the set of well-being indicators published in How's Life? 2020.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in the United States increased by 0.2 percentage points from 29.6 in 2018 to 29.8 in 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 the United States had the 29th lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

The United Kingdom has one of the highest rates of obesity: nearly one in three adults are obese. As a result, people in the United Kingdom live on average 2.7 years less due to overweight. Overweight accounts for 8.4% of health expenditure; and lowers labour market outputs by the equivalent of 944 thousand full time workers per year. Combined, this means that overweight reduces United Kingdom’s GDP by 3.4%.

This country note explains how the United Kingdom taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The United Kingdom spends almost 10% of its GDP on health, about one percentage point higher than the OECD average. This is projected to reach 11.4% by 2030. This level of spending buys strong access to health care, with low levels of inequality, though long-term care services are less accessible. Quality of care indicators are typically close to the OECD average. Health outcomes are fairly good.

The tax-to-GDP ratio in the United Kingdom increased by 0.2 percentage points from 33.3% in 2017 to 33.5% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period.

This note presents selected findings based on the set of well-being indicators published in How's Life? 2020.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in the United Kingdom remained the same at 30.9 percentage points between 2018 and 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 the United Kingdom had the 27th lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

Employment Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 76.60 percent in January from 76.50 percent in December of 2019. Employment Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 71.34 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 76.60 percent in January of 2020 and a record low of 65.60 percent in March of 1983. In United Kingdom, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - United Kingdom Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in the United States decreased to 51.30 percent in April from 60 percent in March of 2020. Employment Rate in the United States averaged 59.26 percent from 1948 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64.70 percent in April of 2000 and a record low of 51.30 percent in April of 2020. In United States, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - United States Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in the United Kingdom .

The Global Forum Secretariat enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates, confirming UAE’s commitment to the Global Forum’s work on transparency and exchange of information.

His Excellency Muadid Hareb Mughair Al-Khaili, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of the OECD Deputy Secretary-General, Rintaro Tamaki.

The United Arab Emirates has become the 116th jurisdiction to join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS (“IF”). The IF was established in January 2016, after the G20 Leaders urged the timely implementation of the BEPS package released in October 2015 and called on the OECD to develop a more inclusive framework with the involvement of interested non-G20 countries and jurisdictions, including developing economies.

Estonia becomes the 82nd jurisdiction to join the MLI. Estonia’s signature follows the signatures by Kazakhstan, Peru and the United Arab Emirates earlier this week. JAlso today, the United Kingdom deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Instrument with the OECD.

Today, the OECD and the United Arab Emirates signed a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to extend their collaboration in providing regional seminars on international taxation For a further three year, to 2021.

On 29 May 2019, the UAE deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (multilateral convention or MLI) with the OECD’s Secretary-General, therewith underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For the UAE, the MLI will enter into force on 1 September 2019.

Letter from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría for the attention of The Honorable Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, United States

Imports - Coloring Agents & Photographic Chemicals (Census) in the United States increased to 1236.45 USD Million in March from 1180.53 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Coloring Agents & Photographic Chemicals in the United States averaged 632.30 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1260.98 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 160.16 USD Million in March of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Coloring Agents & Photographic Chemica.

Imports - Coins, Gems, Jewelry & Collectibles (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 1531.35 USD Million in March from 2278.46 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Coins, Gems, Jewelry & Collectibles (Cen in the United States averaged 1516.51 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2899.82 USD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 507.66 USD Million in May of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Coins, Gems, Jewelry & Collectibles.

Imports of Coal Sitc in the United States increased to 65 USD Million in March from 50 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Coal Sitc in the United States averaged 121.02 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 452 USD Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 40 USD Million in February of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Coal Sitc.

Imports - Coal & Other Fuels Except Gas (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 144.06 USD Million in March from 149.31 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Coal & Other Fuels Except Gas (Census Ba in the United States averaged 140.99 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 598.95 USD Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 18.71 USD Million in April of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Coal & Other Fuels Except Gas.

Imports of Clothing Sitc in the United States decreased to 5763 USD Million in March from 6539 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Clothing Sitc in the United States averaged 6250.45 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9770 USD Million in August of 2015 and a record low of 2688 USD Million in April of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Clothing Sitc.

Imports - Civilian Aircraft, Engines & Parts (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 4585.50 USD Million in March from 4675.21 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Civilian Aircraft, Engines & Parts (Cens in the United States averaged 2490.72 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6159.71 USD Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 556.58 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Civilian Aircraft, Engines & Parts.

Imports - Civilian Aircraft, Complete (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1379.90 USD Million in March from 1060.41 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Civilian Aircraft, Complete (Census Basi in the United States averaged 811 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2242.09 USD Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 80.17 USD Million in August of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Civilian Aircraft, Complete.

Imports of Chemicals - Organic Sitc in the United States increased to 4432 USD Million in March from 4196 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemicals - Organic Sitc in the United States averaged 3273.76 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5407 USD Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 1061 USD Million in November of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Chemicals - Organic Sitc.

Imports of Chemicals - Medicinal Sitc in the United States increased to 14324 USD Million in March from 10830 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemicals - Medicinal Sitc in the United States averaged 4621.44 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14324 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 501 USD Million in August of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Chemicals - Medicinal Sitc.

Imports of Chemicals - Inorganic Sitc in the United States increased to 972 USD Million in March from 845 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemicals - Inorganic Sitc in the United States averaged 861.48 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1790 USD Million in September of 2011 and a record low of 349 USD Million in June of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Chemicals - Inorganic Sitc.

Weapons Sales in the United Kingdom decreased to 741 USD Million in 2018 from 1235 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in the United Kingdom averaged 2049.07 USD Million from 1950 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5966 USD Million in 1956 and a record low of 741 USD Million in 2018. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

Weapons Sales in the United States decreased to 10508 USD Million in 2018 from 12485 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in the United States averaged 9892.87 USD Million from 1950 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15725 USD Million in 1998 and a record low of 1742 USD Million in 1950. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.