Selected indicators
Social benefits reach many people
The economy is slowly recovering, although external imbalances remain high
Labour market performance is poor
Labour market unrest has increased
Inflation pressures have eased
The policy rate has increased from historically low levels
A persistent gap seems to have opened between public spending and revenues
Public finances have deteriorated
Environmental indicators
Economic growth has been strongest in the richest regions
Competitiveness indicators
Global value chain participation indices, 2009
Services value added embodied in manufacturing exports, 2009
Infrastructure investment has been increased
Electricity production is falling behind growth
Modal composition of commuter transport
The regulatory burden is high across the economy
The tax system is relatively well structured and administered efficiently
Tariff barriers are still relatively high for consumer goods