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