Economic growth in Asia outpaced economic growth in the OECD
There is some convergence in GDP per capita across Asia
Poverty is declining across Asia
Relative income poverty rates in Asian/Pacific OECD countries are around the OECD average
Over the last ten years there was no clear trend in income inequality in Asia
Life satisfaction is higher in wealthier countries, but has increased in the majority of Asian countries
Fewer children in Asia but Asians can expect to live longer
Since 2000, Korea increased its public investment in ECEC services almost tenfold
Asia is young but is expected to age considerably over the next 15 years
Educational attainment is increasing in Asia
Some Asian countries outperform OECD countries in OECD PISA surveys
There is no clear trend in labour force participation in Asia, but gender gaps are often large
Korea and Japan provide eligible fathers with an individual entitlement of paid leave for a year
Percentage of male employees among total employees taking parental leave in Korea
Gender pay gaps are substantial in Asia
Informal employment is widespread in Asia
GDP growth in Asia and the OECD since 2000
Employment to population ratios, by gender 2005 and 2015