Country notes highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

The average tax and social security burden on employment incomes increased in 26 out of 34 OECD countries in 2011 according to the new OECD Taxing Wages publication. Tax payers in Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and the Slovak Republic were among those hit with the largest increases.

The shares of the richest 1% in total pre-tax income have increased in most OECD countries over the past three decades. This rise is the result of the top 1% capturing a disproportionate share of overall income growth over that timeframe: up to 37% in Canada and 47% in the United States, according to new OECD analysis.

Country notes highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

Country notes highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

Country profiles highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

Income and earning inequality has been on the rise in most of the OECD and in many emerging economies since the 1980s. This paper estimates a model of earnings inequality across OECD countries that incorporates determinants of relative demand and supply of more and less-skilled labour.

Financial crises do more than impose huge costs: they have bigger and more insidious effects. We face big challenges in maintaining the supply of global public goods as the world integrates. But these challenges will not be managed successfully if we do not first overcome the legacy of the crisis.

France devotes a great deal of resources to vocational training for youths and especially adults, but the system is unduly complex and yields rather poor returns. The basic literacy and numeracy skills of many French adults remain weak in international comparison, with harmful effects on employment opportunities, wages and well-being.

This is the first paper that comprehensively documents the profiles of the 1% highest paid employees across 18 European countries. The data come from the largest harmonised source available, an employer-based survey that covers the labour income of 10 million employees, excluding the self-employed.

Switzerland makes more use of its human resources than most other OECD countries. Labour force participation is high and the unemployment rate low for most segments of society.

Country notes highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies

How can we earn back the trust of young people? Improving openness, transparency, accountability, and access to information is essential. On the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day and Transparency International’s 20th Anniversary, the OECD and Transparency International are inviting young people for a discussion about how to push the integrity agenda forward together.

Jointly organised by the OECD, Duke University and IRGC, this international conference will identify, evaluate and discuss the relevance and effectiveness of new approaches to improving risk governance, both as they result from responding to and learning from crises, and as deliberate innovations in how regulatory power is exercised and shared.

Financial crises do more than impose huge costs: they have bigger and more insidious effects. We face big challenges in maintaining the supply of global public goods as the world integrates. But these challenges will not be managed successfully if we do not first overcome the legacy of the crisis.

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.

Wages in Ireland increased 3.50 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Ireland averaged 0.84 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -2.90 percent in the first quarter of 2010. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings YoY measures the year-on-year change of Average Weekly Earnings, which correspond to the total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the same period divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in the United Kingdom increased 2.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.88 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.70 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of -2.70 percent in March of 2009. In the United Kingdom, wage growth refers to changes in average weekly earnings, before tax and other deductions and including bonuses. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Average Weekly Earnings Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Canada increased 3.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada averaged 2.26 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 2001. In Canada, average weekly earnings (including overtime) refers to the gross taxable payroll (including overtime) divided by the number of employees. It is calculated for all types of employees. In general, changes in weekly earnings reflect a number of factors, including wage growth; changes in the composition of employment by industry, occupation and level of job experience; and average hours worked per week. This page provides - Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Denmark increased to 41735.60 DKK/Month in 2018 from 40953.70 DKK/Month in 2017. Wages in Denmark averaged 38720.83 DKK/Month from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 41735.60 DKK/Month in 2018 and a record low of 35381.53 DKK/Month in 2009. In Denmark, wages are benchmarked using the average salary. This page provides - Denmark Average Wages in Private Sector Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Ireland increased to 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 768.14 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Ireland averaged 711.29 EUR/Week from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 676.58 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2014. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings are total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the quarter divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Earnings- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Cyprus increased to 2269 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1872 EUR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Cyprus averaged 1813.40 EUR/Month from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2296 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2012 and a record low of 1360 EUR/Month in the first quarter of 2003. In Cyprus, wages are benchmarked using nominal salaries. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Average Monthly Earnings of Employees - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Germany increased to 4035 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4012 EUR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Germany averaged 3234.97 EUR/Month from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4035 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1832 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Average Gross Monthly Earnings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Average Hourly Earnings in the United States increased 4.70 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Average Hourly Earnings in the United States averaged 0.24 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.70 percent in April of 2020 and a record low of -0.20 percent in May of 2006. In the United States, Average Hourly Earnings is the average amount employees make per hour in a given month. The Federal Reserve uses average hourly earnings in deciding whether to raise or lower interest rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Average Hourly Earnings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Finland increased to 3548 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3540 EUR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Finland averaged 2874.93 EUR/Month from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3548 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2009 EUR/Month in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Finland Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Norway increased to 46940 NOK/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 45900 NOK/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Norway averaged 37486.43 NOK/Month from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47220 NOK/Month in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20126 NOK/Month in the fourth quarter of 1997. This page provides - Norway Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Norway increased to 111 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 107.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in Norway averaged 112.21 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 152.20 points in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 78.90 points in the first quarter of 2000. From 2016, Statistics Norway started publishing the Index of Average Monthly Earnings in Manufacturing with a new base year (Q1 2016=100). Previously, the base year was 2005. This page provides - Norway Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Japan increased 0.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Japan averaged 3.20 percent from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35.02 percent in July of 1974 and a record low of -7.10 percent in June of 2009. In Japan, wage growth refers to changes in average cash earnings, including contractual and special cash earnings, in companies with five or more employees. This page provides - Japan Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Mauritius increased to 29841 MUR/Month in 2018 from 28676 MUR/Month in 2017. Wages in Mauritius averaged 21225.31 MUR/Month from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 29841 MUR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 12600 MUR/Month in 2006. This page provides - Mauritius Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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