Income

Background

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household Net-Adjusted Disposable Income

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns, or gains, each year after taxes. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services.

Household disposable income includes income from economic activity (wages and salaries; profits of self-employed business owners), property income (dividends, interests, and rents), social benefits in cash (retirement pensions, unemployment benefits, family allowances, basic income support, etc.), and social transfers in kind (goods and services, such as health care, education and housing, received either free of charge or at reduced prices). Across the OECD, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 22 284 USD a year.

Household Financial Wealth

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth, or the sum of their overall assets minus liabilities. Financial wealth takes into account: savings, monetary gold, currency and deposits, stocks, securities and loans. These financial assets can provide an important source of revenue on their own; either through their sale or refinancing, via pensions, via interest and dividend payments, or other property income. Ideally, measures of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), but such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Such wealth makes up an important part of a household’s economic resources, and can protect from economic hardship and vulnerability. For example, a low income household having an above-average wealth will be better-off than a low income household with no wealth at all. Across the OECD, the average household wealth is estimated at 36 808 USD.

The cost of living is taken into account in income and wealth figures as the reported values are adjusted by Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs). PPPs reflect the differences in cost of living for a comparable amount of goods and services consumed by households.

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Income in Detail by Country

Australia

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Australia, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 039 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Australia, the average household wealth is estimated at 28 745 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Austria

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Austria, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 670 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Austria, the average household wealth is estimated at 43 734 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Belgium

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Belgium, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 26 008 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Belgium, the average household wealth is estimated at 69 487 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Canada

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Canada, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 015 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Canada, the average household wealth is estimated at 59 479 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Chile

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Chile, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 8 712 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Chile, the average household wealth is estimated at 5 768 USD, much lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household financial wealth in Chile rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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Czech Republic

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Czech Republic, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 16 690 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth.  In Czech Republic, the average household wealth is estimated at 12 685 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Denmark

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Denmark, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 22 929 USD a year, slightly higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Denmark, the average household wealth is estimated at 27 180 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Estonia

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Estonia, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 13 486 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Estonia, the average household wealth is estimated at 11 202 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Finland

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Finland, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 24 246 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Finland, the average household wealth is estimated at 18 616 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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France

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In France, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 508 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In France, the average household wealth is estimated at 42 253 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Germany

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Germany, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 665 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Germany, the average household wealth is estimated at 45 113 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Greece

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Greece, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 21 515 USD a year, slightly lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Greece, the average household wealth is estimated at 15 856 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Hungary

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Hungary, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 13 858 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Hungary, the average household wealth is estimated at 11 426 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Iceland

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Iceland, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is estimated at 20 989 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Iceland, the average household wealth is estimated at 19 687 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household net-adjusted disposable income and household financial wealth in Iceland rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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Ireland

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Ireland, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 24 312 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Ireland, the average household wealth is estimated at 23 072 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Israel

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Israel, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is estimated at 19 456 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Israel, the average household wealth is estimated at 62 684 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household net-adjusted disposable income in Israel rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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Italy

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Italy, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 24 383 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth.  In Italy, the average household wealth is estimated at 53 452 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Japan

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Japan, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 23 210 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Japan, the average household wealth is estimated at 70 033 USD, much higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Korea

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Korea, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 16 254 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Korea, the average household wealth is estimated at 23 671 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Luxembourg

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Luxembourg, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is estimated at 44 212 USD a year, much higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD and the highest figure in the OECD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Luxembourg, the average household wealth is estimated at 200 797 USD, much higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD and by far the highest figure in the OECD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household net-adjusted disposable income and household financial wealth in Luxembourg rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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Mexico

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Mexico, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 12 182 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Mexico, the average household wealth is estimated at 11 590 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Netherlands

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Netherlands, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 25 977 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Netherlands, the average household wealth is estimated at 60 280 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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New Zealand

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In New Zealand, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 18 996 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In New Zealand, the average household wealth is estimated at 16 131 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household financial wealth in New Zealand rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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Norway

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Norway, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 29 365 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Norway, the average household wealth is estimated at 5 721 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Poland

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Poland, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 13 811 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Poland, the average household wealth is estimated at 7 479 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Portugal

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Portugal, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 18 540 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Portugal, the average household wealth is estimated at 27 820 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Slovak Republic

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Slovak Republic, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 15 487 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Slovak Republic, the average household wealth is estimated at 2 366 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Slovenia

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Slovenia, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 19 891 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Slovenia, the average household wealth is estimated at 20 188 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Spain

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Spain, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 22 972 USD a year, slightly higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Spain, the average household wealth is estimated at 22 173 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Sweden

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Sweden, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 26 543 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Sweden, the average household wealth is estimated at 38 888 USD, very close to the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Switzerland

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Switzerland, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 542 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Switzerland, the average household wealth is estimated at 93 415 USD, much higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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Turkey

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In Turkey, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is estimated at 11 081 USD a year, lower than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In Turkey, the average household wealth is estimated at 7 309 USD, lower than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

Data for household net-adjusted disposable income and household financial wealth in Turkey rely on OECD estimates. These figures will be updated as official information becomes available.

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United Kingdom

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In United Kingdom, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 27 208 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In United Kingdom, the average household wealth is estimated at 60 382 USD, higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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United States

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Key Findings

While money may not buy happiness, it is an important means to achieving higher living standards and thus greater well-being. Higher economic wealth may also improve access to quality education, healthcare and housing.

Household net-adjusted disposable income is the amount of money that a household earns each year after tax. It represents the money available to a household for spending on goods or services. In United States, the average household net-adjusted disposable income is 37 690 USD a year, higher than the OECD average of 22 284 USD.

Household financial wealth is the total value of a household’s financial worth. In United States, the average household wealth is estimated at 98 440 USD, much higher than the OECD average of 36 808 USD. While the ideal measure of household wealth should include real assets (e.g. land and dwellings), such information is currently available for only a small number of OECD countries.

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