The tax burden in the Slovak Republic increased by 1.5 percentage points from 28.1% to 29.6%, the third highest rise amongst member countries in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The Slovak standard VAT rate is 20%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The tax burden in Portugal increased by 2.2 percentage points from 31.2% to 33.4, the largest rise amongst member countries in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The Portuguese standard VAT rate is 23%, which is well above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The tax burden in Poland increased by 0.3 percentage points from 31.8% to 32.1% in 20121. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.3% to 34.7%. The Polish standard VAT rate is 23%, which is well above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The tax burden in Norway declined by 1.5 percentage points from 42.3% to 40.8%, the largest fall amongst member countries in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The Norwegian standard VAT rate is 25%, which is considerably above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The tax burden in the United States of America increased by 1percentage point from 24.4% to 25.4% in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The United States is the only OECD country that employs a retail sales tax rather than a value added tax (VAT) as the principal consumption tax.

The tax burden in New Zealand declined by 0.9 percentage points from 33.0% to 32.1%, the third largest fall amongst member countries in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. New Zealand’s standard GST rate is 15%, which is below the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The Canadian standard Federal GST rate is 5.0%, which is below the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Canada was 6% in 2007. It changed to the current level in 2008. Canada applies a reduced federal GST rate of 0% to a number of goods and services as well as specific regional rates.

The tax burden in the Netherlands increased by 0.4 percentage points from 35.9% to 36.3% in 20121. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.3% to 33.7%. The Dutch standard VAT rate is 21%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

The tax burden in Turkey increased by 1.7 percentage points from 27.6% to 29.3% in 2013. The OECD average was an increase of 0.4 percentage points from 33.7% to 34.1%. The Turkish standard VAT rate is 18%, which is below the OECD average. The average VAT/GST standard rate in the OECD was 19.1% on 1 January 2014.

Tax burdens and revenue collection across the OECD countries are reaching levels not seen since before the global financial crisis. Nevertheless, the tax mix varies enormously across the advanced economies.

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Personal Spending in Portugal increased 2.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Portugal averaged 1.93 percent from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.60 percent in February of 1980 and a record low of -3.90 percent in March of 2012. In Portugal, private consumption year-on-year refers to the annual change of the coincident indicator for the Portuguese personal consumption that includes eight major indicators: real private consumption; real retail trade turnover index; sales of light passenger vehicles; retail sales volume (trade survey); tourism nights spent by residents in Portugal; real industrial turnover index of consumer goods in the domestic market; households’ financial situation; and general economic situation (consumers’ survey). This page provides - Portugal Personal Consumption YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Australian standard GST rate is 10.0%, which is below the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. Australia has an extensive list of goods and services that are GST-free. GST was introduced in Australia in 2000 at a standard rate of 10.0% and has remained at this rate throughout.

The Japanese standard VAT (CT) rate is 8.0%, which is below the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Japan was 5% in 2013. It changed to the current level in 2014. Japan does not have any reduced rates.

The Austrian standard VAT rate is 20.0%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Austria was 18% in 1983. It changed to the current level in 1984. Austria applies reduced VAT rates of 10% and 13% to a number of goods and services as well as one specific regional rates.

This publication provides detailed country notes on Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax (VAT/GST) and excise duty rates in OECD member countries.

The Belgian standard VAT rate is 21.0%, which is above the OECD average. The average VAT/GST¹ standard rate in the OECD was 19.3% as of 1 January 2019. The previous standard VAT rate in Belgium was 20.5% in 1995. It changed to the current level in 1996. Belgium applies reduced VAT rates of 0%, 6% and 12% to a number of goods and services.

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Personal Spending in France decreased 17.90 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Personal Spending in France averaged 0.08 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5 percent in June of 1995 and a record low of -17.90 percent in March of 2020. In France, household consumption refers to household expenditure on goods only, providing a short-term information of household consumption behavior relevant for economic analysis. Household consumption expenditure on goods accounted in 2010 for nearly 95 percent of total effective consumption in current euros and accounted for 50 percent of household consumption expenditure on goods and services. This page provides - France Household Consumption- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Spending in Netherlands increased 1.10 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Netherlands averaged 0.77 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.30 percent in April of 2006 and a record low of -3.10 percent in May of 2009. In the Netherlands, Household Consumption YoY measures the year-on-year change of consumption expenditure by households. Consumption expenditure includes all voluntary expenditure on goods and services by private individuals and households. It does not include compulsory expenditure such as taxes. Services is the most important sector and accounts for 58 percent of total consumption. The biggest segments within Services are housing; financial and business services; transport, communication services; and medical services and welfare. Consumption of goods account for the remaining 42 percent, in particular durable consumer goods (15 percent) and food, beverages and tobacco (15 percent). This page provides - Netherlands Consumer Spending MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Spending in Sweden decreased 5.40 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Household Spending in Sweden averaged 0.15 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.20 percent in October of 2003 and a record low of -5.40 percent in March of 2020. From 2013 onwards Statistics Sweden produces new monthly statistics over household consumption. The statistics are an important indicator for the business cycle because household consumption accounts for 47 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This page provides - Sweden Household Consumption MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Spending in Norway decreased 4 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Household Spending in Norway averaged 0.20 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.10 percent in January of 2000 and a record low of -10.90 percent in January of 1995. In Norway, the index of household consumption of goods measures the development in household consumption of goods (durable and non-durable). The index does not cover household consumption of goods abroad, such as cross-border shopping. This page provides - Norway Household Consumption- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Japan stands at 10 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Japan averaged 6.67 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10 percent in 2019 and a record low of 5 percent in 2007. In Japan, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Japan. This page provides - Japan Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of - Consumption Goods Nes in Australia increased to 2422 AUD Million in March from 2379 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of - Consumption Goods Nes in Australia averaged 1099.18 AUD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3247 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 83 AUD Million in January of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of - Consumption Goods Nes.

Imports of - Consumption Goods in Australia increased to 7844 AUD Million in March from 7661 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of - Consumption Goods in Australia averaged 3554.48 AUD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10420 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 333 AUD Million in April of 1982. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of - Consumption Goods.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released updated projections of future U.S. energy production and use in its Annual Energy Outlook 2020 (AEO2020) today.

The WHO released the report on Tuesday that put a decrease in the country's alcohol consumption down to a raft of measures brought in under sport-loving President Vladimir Putin.

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Humanity has collectively crossed the limits necessary for ecological sustainability. Ashish Kothari argues for a sustainable consumption line that would ensure individuals and communities do not partake of resources in a way that deprives others or endangers the environment further.

As the Karnataka government allowed liquor vends to reopen during the third phase of nationwide lockdown on Tuesday, Mysuru registered sale of liquor of over Rs 10 crore as tipplers queued up at liquor stores on day one.

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