5 charts that explain how COVID-19 has affected employment in OECD countries

Sep 27, 2021

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Annabel Walker

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this chart shows that the OECD predicts an uneven return to pre-pandemic employment levels.

The OECD predicts an uneven return to pre-pandemic employment levels. Image: OECD

this chart shows how periods of unemployment have grown longer during the pandemic

Periods of unemployment have grown longer during the pandemic. Image: OECD

this chart shows how unemployment remains stubbornly high among OECD nations.

Unemployment remains stubbornly high among OECD nations. Image: OECD

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this chart shows how young people have been hit hard by unemployment and will see a slower recovery.

Young people have been hit hard by unemployment and will see a slower recovery. Image: OECD

this chart shows that working from home was not an option for many during the pandemic

Working from home was not an option for many during the pandemic. Image: OECD

this diagram shows how the Covid-19 pandemic has hit jobs in OECD countries and around the world.

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit jobs in OECD countries and around the world. Image: OECD

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