Poor mental health affects more than one in five people across OECD and European Union countries. Focusing on depression and anxiety, this report sets out the strong economic case for investing in better mental health policies. It shows how evidence‑based interventions can improve health outcomes and boost economic growth through improved productivity and labour market...

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have been among the OECD countries with the strongest growth in international student enrolment over the last decade. This report examines the journey and challenges of international students. By comparing six major OECD study destinations, the report highlights both shared challenges and emerging policy responses.

This summary is based on the results in the OECD Taxing wages 2026 report. It focuses on two of the eight household types examined in the report. The summary presents effective tax rates on labour in Australia and compares these with rates in other OECD member countries.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the burden of non-communicable diseases across OECD and European Union countries, bringing together the latest evidence on disease burden, risk factors, health system performance and economic impacts. The report identifies country-specific priority areas for action.

This brief summarises the support measures governments have implemented in response to the sharp rise in energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Many OECD countries have moved quickly to provide support, most often through fuel-tax cuts and other price-support measures, while targeted income support and regulatory interventions have been used less widely.