Graph and download economic data for Nonfarm Business Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (OPHNFB) from Q1 1947 to Q1 2025 about per hour, output, headline figure, sector, nonfarm, business, real, persons, and USA.

Productivity in the United States decreased to 115.49 points in the first quarter of 2025 from 115.73 points in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - United States Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2022, India’s labor productivity growth rate was **** percent, a decline from the previous year. The growth rate of labor productivity has almost halved since 2011, having reached its peak in 2016. Labor productivity measures the hourly output of a country's economy, and its growth is based on human capital, saving, investing in physical capital, and the use of new technology. Do long work hours lead to better productivity? While many top executives in India have advocated working long hours, this has not positively correlated with labor productivity. According to economic theory, working long hours leads to diminishing returns. Long working hours also present an obstacle to upskilling, which is considered a low-pay trap for employees and the country. Reasons for low labor productivity in India Labor productivity, measuring the labor efficiency in producing goods and services, is an important indicator of economic growth, competitiveness, and living standards. Factors attributed to low productivity in India include deteriorating quality of labor rooted in the education system, skilling, and employability. A holistic approach addressing gaps in the education system, promoting technological advancements, and implementing comprehensive labor market reforms can enhance the country’s competitiveness and foster economic growth.

Graph and download economic data for Manufacturing Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (OPHMFG) from Q1 1987 to Q1 2025 about per hour, output, sector, manufacturing, real, persons, and USA.

Key information about China Labour Productivity Growth

• China Labour Productivity improved by 5.84 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 4.43 % in the previous year
• China Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1953 to Dec 2024, averaging at 7.34 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.12 % in Dec 1970 and a record low of -26.48 % in Dec 1961

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from annual Real GDP Index and annual Employment. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Real GDP, at 1978 prices. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security provides Employment. Employment excludes Foreign Nationals working within the country. Real GDP prior to 1979 is based on Real GDP PY=100.


Further information about China Labour Productivity Growth

• In the latest reports, China Population reached 1,408.28 Person mn in Dec 2024
• Its Unemployment Rate remained the same at 5.10 % in Dec 2024
• Monthly Earnings of China stood at 1,392.46 USD in Dec 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 65.83 % in Dec 2023

Graph and download economic data for Business Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (PRS84006091) from Q1 1948 to Q1 2025 about per hour, productivity, output, sector, business, real, persons, rate, and USA.

In 2024, the labor productivity in Vietnam reached 222 million Vietnamese dong per employed person at current prices, indicating a continuing growth in labor productivity. In the previous year, the country's labor force reached approximately 53 million.

Key information about Indonesia Labour Productivity Growth

• Indonesia Labour Productivity dropped by 1.55 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 1.63 % in the previous year
• Indonesia Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2001 to Dec 2024, averaging at 2.87 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.56 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of -3.54 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from annual Real GDP and annual Employment. CEIC shifts year-end for annual Employment. Statistics Indonesia provides Real GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at 2010 prices and Employment. Employment is reported in annual frequency, ending in August of each year. Employment excludes Foreign Nationals working within the country. Labour Productivity Growth prior to 2011 is calculated from Real GDP based on SNA 1993, at 2000 prices

Key information about India Labour Productivity Growth

• India Labour Productivity dropped by 2.80 % YoY in Dec 2022, compared with a growth of 3.99 % in the previous year
• India Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2022, averaging at 4.31 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.15 % in Dec 2016 and a record low of 0.74 % in Dec 2000

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Labour Force Participation Rate. CEIC calculates annual Labour Productivity Growth from annual Real GDP and annual Employment. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Real GDP in local currency based on NAS 2011-12, at 2011-12 prices. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development provides Employment data. Labour Productivity Growth prior to 2013 is based on World Bank's GDP per person employed, 2021 PPP

Key information about US Labour Productivity Growth

• United States Labour Productivity dropped by 2.49 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 2.65 % in the previous quarter
• US Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1949 to Dec 2024, averaging at 1.59 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.69 % in Dec 1950 and a record low of -2.69 % in Mar 1974

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and monthly Employment. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Real GDP in USD, at 2017 prices. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Employment

Productivity in Canada increased to 102.23 points in the first quarter of 2025 from 102.06 points in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Canada Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor productivity in Argentina, measured as output per worker in terms of GDP, has registered a negative annual growth rate from 2018 to 2021. In 2024, the growth rate of output per worker was a positive *** percent.

Key information about Canada Labour Productivity Growth

• Canada Labour Productivity improved by 0.47 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 0.03 % in the previous quarter
• Canada Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1977 to Dec 2024, averaging at 0.79 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.15 % in Sep 1999 and a record low of -2.81 % in Dec 1986

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and monthly Employment. Statistics Canada provides Real GDP in local currency, based on CSMA/SNA 2008, at chain linked 2017 prices and Employment

Productivity in Japan increased to 99.10 points in May from 98.40 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Japan Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the labor productivity per hour worked in China from 2005 to 2024. In 2024, the estimated labor productivity per hour in China reached **** dollars measured in 2017 constant U.S. dollars PPP.

This graph shows the average annual growth rate in the manufacturing sector labor productivity in the United States from 1960 to 2013. Manufacturing sector labor productivity increased at 3.9 percent annual rate from 2010 through 2013.

Graph and download economic data for Private Nonfarm Business Sector: Labor Productivity (MPU4910063) from 1988 to 2024 about productivity, sector, nonfarm, business, labor, private, rate, and USA.

Early Estimate of Quarterly ULC Indicators: Total Labor Productivity for the United States was 1.19093 Growth Rate Same Period Previous Yr. in July of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Early Estimate of Quarterly ULC Indicators: Total Labor Productivity for the United States reached a record high of 6.52933 in January of 1962 and a record low of -2.68935 in January of 1974. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Early Estimate of Quarterly ULC Indicators: Total Labor Productivity for the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Manufacturing Sector: Labor Productivity (MPU9900063) from 1988 to 2023 about productivity, sector, labor, manufacturing, rate, and USA.

Key information about Philippines Labour Productivity Growth

• Philippines Labour Productivity improved by 3.32 % YoY in Dec 2023, compared with a drop of 3.61 % in the previous year
• Philippines Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2023, averaging at 2.46 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.80 % in Dec 2017 and a record low of -3.67 % in Dec 1998

CEIC calculates annual Labour Productivity Growth from annual GDP per person employed. The World Bank provides GDP per person employed in International dollars. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is used which is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates