The effective age of labour market exit in Japan is one of the highest in OECD. Retirement-income adequacy may be an issue for future cohorts of retirees...

The OECD has now grown into an institution of truly global relevance. And Japan, which was the first Asian country to join the organisation, is now a world economic giant. It is a great honour to introduce the Chairman of the 2014 Ministerial Council Meeting, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan has increased its spending on overseas development assistance (ODA) and is showing more global leadership, but needs to pay more attention to where it is spending the money and increase its focus on results and transparency.

Elderly individuals with complex, chronic diseases need continuous and tailored care to maintain their health and maximise their ability to participate in society. Japan must change the way it delivers health services for older citizens by strengthening its specialist primary care and making mental health care services more widely available, according to a new OECD report.

This 4-page online document presents the key findings from OECD Pensions at a Glance 2015 and why it is important for Japan. It also identifies two key pension policy measures which would help improve the performance of pension systems in Japan

Data from the Japanese government suggest there are currently over 1 000 shipyards in Japan. Some of these yards are privately owned individual enterprises, while others form part of larger private or public companies that operate multiple yards. Japan’s shipbuilders exist within a wider maritime cluster that provides crucial upstream and downstream products and services.

On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, shared his sustained support for the victims and their families.

Biographical note of Japan's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

Between 1999 and 2014, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan dropped by 21% as a result of the retirement of ageing business owners and weak entrepreneurial intentions in the Japanese population.

Japan should step up efforts to improve young people’s job prospects and reduce the share of 15-29 year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (the “NEETs”), according to a new OECD report.

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

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

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

Exports: Special Classification Provisions Spare Parts in South Africa decreased to 0.07 ZAR Million in March from 1.38 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports: Special Classification Provisions Spare P in South Africa averaged 1.09 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.61 ZAR Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 0 ZAR Million in April of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports of Special Classification Provisions Spar.

Exports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products in South Africa decreased to 1469.83 ZAR Million in March from 1976.95 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products in South Africa averaged 1477.56 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2105.93 ZAR Million in August of 2016 and a record low of 623.79 ZAR Million in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products.

Exports to Europe in South Africa increased to 35805.52 ZAR Million in March from 29412.69 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Europe in South Africa averaged 23811.82 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35805.52 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 16239.03 ZAR Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Exports to EUrope.

Imports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products in South Africa decreased to 2195.04 ZAR Million in March from 2770.94 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products in South Africa averaged 1943.22 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3987.84 ZAR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1030.39 ZAR Million in April of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Wood Pulp Paper & Paper Products.

Imports: Special Classification Provisions Spare Parts in South Africa increased to 9741.91 ZAR Million in March from 9091.26 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports: Special Classification Provisions Spare P in South Africa averaged 7610.38 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11547.82 ZAR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 2876.49 ZAR Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Special Classification Provisions Spar.

Imports from Europe in South Africa increased to 33142.52 ZAR Million in March from 28764.92 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports from Europe in South Africa averaged 30213.14 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39535.68 ZAR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 23418.90 ZAR Million in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports from Europe.

The number of employed persons in Iraq increased to 924397 in 2001 from 880756 in 2000. Employed Persons in Iraq averaged 864016.38 from 1994 until 2001, reaching an all time high of 924397 in 2001 and a record low of 831523 in 1994. In Iraq, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Iraq Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in China decreased to 77471 Tens of Thousands in 2019 from 77586 Tens of Thousands in 2018. Employed Persons in China averaged 61160.46 Tens of Thousands from 1952 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 77640 Tens of Thousands in 2017 and a record low of 20729 Tens of Thousands in 1952. In China, employed persons refer to persons aged 16 and over, who performed some work for compensation or business gains for one hour or more during the reference period; or who had work units or sites but were temporarily not at work during the reference period. This page provides - China Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Singapore increased to 3778 Thousand in 2019 from 3715.80 Thousand in 2018. Employed Persons in Singapore averaged 2739.03 Thousand from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3778 Thousand in 2019 and a record low of 1714.20 Thousand in 1994. In Singapore, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Singapore Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Mexico increased to 55683450 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 55201939 in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Mexico averaged 46203437.18 from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55683450 in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37970852 in the third quarter of 2000. In Mexico, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Mexico Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Switzerland increased to 5107 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5090 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Switzerland averaged 4078.60 Thousand from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5107 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3242 Thousand in the third quarter of 1976. In Switzerland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Switzerland Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Ireland increased to 2350.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2317 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Ireland averaged 1988.93 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2350.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1567.70 Thousand in the first quarter of 1998. In Ireland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Ireland Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Indonesia increased to 129366192 in 2019 from 127067835 in 2018. Employed Persons in Indonesia averaged 92949445.17 from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 129366192 in 2019 and a record low of 51192000 in 1980. In Indonesia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Indonesia Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons In the Euro Area increased to 160.58 Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 160.15 Million in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in the Euro Area averaged 137.69 Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160.58 Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 117.36 Million in the second quarter of 1984. in the Euro Area, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in France increased to 28540.30 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 28437.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in France averaged 23252.78 Thousand from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28540.30 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 19522 Thousand in the first quarter of 1950. In France, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - France Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Angola decreased to 9924.68 Thousands in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9931.55 Thousands in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Angola averaged 9643.99 Thousands from 2018 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9931.55 Thousands in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 9073.32 Thousands in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Angola Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Ukraine decreased to 15894.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 16209.80 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Ukraine averaged 17645.24 Thousand from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19465.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 15226.10 Thousand in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Ukraine Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in South Africa increased to 10213000 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10142000 in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in South Africa averaged 6228623.13 from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10213000 in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3694977 in the first quarter of 1973. In South Africa, employed persons refer to the number of people employed by the business, who received payment (in salaries; wages; commission, in addition to a retainer, salary or wage; piece rates; or payments in kind) for any part of the reference period. This excludes independent contractors and consultants; working proprietors; sole and joint owners; and employees paid on a commission basis where a retainer, salary or wage was not paid. Number of employees refers to the number of people employed at the end of the reference period. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Turkey decreased to 27266 Thousand in January of 2020 from 27658 Thousand in December of 2019. Employed Persons in Turkey averaged 23982.88 Thousand from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29318 Thousand in August of 2018 and a record low of 18493 Thousand in February of 2006. In Turkey, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Netherlands decreased to 9040 Thousand in March of 2020 from 9057 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Netherlands averaged 8092.19 Thousand from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9059 Thousand in January of 2020 and a record low of 6851 Thousand in February of 2000. In Netherlands, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Netherlands Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in South Korea decreased to 26842 Thousand in March of 2020 from 27522 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in South Korea averaged 24181.95 Thousand from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27522 Thousand in February of 2020 and a record low of 20268 Thousand in June of 1999. In South Korea, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - South Korea Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Australia increased to 13017.61 Thousand in March of 2020 from 13015.12 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Australia averaged 8997.74 Thousand from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13017.61 Thousand in March of 2020 and a record low of 5997.64 Thousand in February of 1978. In Australia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Australia Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Luxembourg decreased to 473495 in March of 2020 from 474220 in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Luxembourg averaged 333578.55 from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 474467 in November of 2019 and a record low of 211007 in January of 1995. In Luxembourg, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Luxembourg Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in The United Kingdom increased to 33073 Thousand in January of 2020 from 32985 Thousand in December of 2019. Employed Persons in the United Kingdom averaged 27154.05 Thousand from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33073 Thousand in January of 2020 and a record low of 23630 Thousand in April of 1983. In the United Kingdom, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Japan decreased to 67320 Thousand in March of 2020 from 67430 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Japan averaged 56665.61 Thousand from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67820 Thousand in December of 2019 and a record low of 38370 Thousand in May of 1953. In Japan, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Portugal decreased to 4811.60 Thousand in February of 2020 from 4818.60 Thousand in January of 2020. Employed Persons in Portugal averaged 4703.71 Thousand from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5007.40 Thousand in August of 2002 and a record low of 4215.20 Thousand in February of 1994. In Portugal, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Portugal Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in The United States decreased to 133403 Thousand in April of 2020 from 155772 Thousand in March of 2020. Employed Persons in the United States averaged 104515.81 Thousand from 1948 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 158803 Thousand in December of 2019 and a record low of 57172 Thousand in June of 1949. In the United States, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - United States Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Canada decreased to 16184.90 Thousand in April of 2020 from 18178.70 Thousand in March of 2020. Employed Persons in Canada averaged 14349.90 Thousand from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19189.40 Thousand in February of 2020 and a record low of 9636.70 Thousand in January of 1976. In Canada, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Canada Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Temperature in Myanmar decreased to 19.32 celsius in December from 22.17 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Myanmar averaged 22.93 celsius from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 27.37 celsius in May of 2010 and a record low of 16.40 celsius in January of 1974. This page includes a chart with historical data for Myanmar Average Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Myanmar decreased to 3155 USD Million in 2018 from 3464 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Myanmar averaged 779.40 USD Million from 1951 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3818 USD Million in 2015 and a record low of 159 USD Million in 1951.

Myanmar scored 3.32 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Myanmar averaged 3.26 Points from 2014 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 3.32 Points in 2016 and a record low of 3.22 Points in 2014. Competitiveness Index in Myanmar is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Myanmar Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Myanmar is the 131 most competitive nation in the world out of 138 countries ranked in the 2016-2017 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Myanmar averaged 134.67 from 2014 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 139 in 2014 and a record low of 131 in 2016. Competitiveness Rank in Myanmar is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies and indicates their position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Myanmar Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Myanmar was last recorded at 5922 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Myanmar, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 33 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Myanmar averaged 2543.91 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5922 USD in 2018 and a record low of 715.90 USD in 1991. This page provides - Myanmar GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Temperature in Andorra decreased to 7.08 celsius in December from 9.76 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Andorra averaged 11.21 celsius from 1743 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 24.31 celsius in August of 2003 and a record low of -0.92 celsius in January of 1766. This page includes a chart with historical data for Andorra Average Temperature.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Andorra was last recorded at 44569.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Andorra is equivalent to 353 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita in Andorra averaged 40161.64 USD from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 49707.20 USD in 2006 and a record low of 32633.80 USD in 1994. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Andorra Gdp Per Capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Temperature in Guam decreased to 27.58 celsius in August from 28.07 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Guam averaged 27 celsius from 1903 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in June of 1983 and a record low of 24.76 celsius in February of 1905. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guam Temperature.

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