The database contains three productivity variables: labor productivity levels, labor productivity growth rates, and total factor productivity (TFP) growth rates for up to 172 countries for 1980-2018. In addition, the database contains the contribution of capital deepening to the labor productivity growth rate.

For further details, please refer to https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/351491594482906845-0050022020/original/GlobalProductivityAggregateDatabase.pdf

Graph and download economic data for Nonfarm Business Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (PRS85006092) from Q2 1947 to Q2 2025 about per hour, productivity, output, sector, nonfarm, business, persons, real, rate, and USA.

Over the early 20th century, labor productivity in terms of GDP per hour worked increased significantly across Western Europe. The given years respectively are those that preceded both world wars and the end of the recovery period in 1950. Over the entire period, GDP per capita per work hour increased by approximately 170 percent in both Sweden and Switzerland, while Germany was the only country to see its growth fall over the 1940s.

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 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

This statistic shows the percentage change in labor productivity in the manufacturing sector across several countries between 2002 to 2012. Between 2002 and 2012, labor productivity in South Korea grew by ** percent, compared to ** percent in the U.S.

This dataset provides values for PRODUCTIVITY reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This statistic shows the labour productivity for the Asia Pacific region in 2017 . In Vietnam the labour productivity amounts to approximately **** thousand international purchasing power parity dollars per hour.

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

Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure for the economic activity. It is defined as the value of all goods and services produced less the value of any goods or services used in their creation. GDP per person employed is intended to give an overall impression of the productivity of national economies expressed in relation to the European Union average. If the index of a country is higher than 100, this country's level of GDP per person employed is higher than the EU average and vice versa. Basic figures are expressed in PPS, i.e. a common currency that eliminates the differences in price levels between countries allowing meaningful volume comparisons of GDP between countries. Please note that 'persons employed' does not distinguish between full-time and part-time employment. Labour productivity per hour worked is calculated as real output per unit of labour input (measured by the total number of hours worked). Measuring labour productivity per hour worked provides a better picture of productivity developments in the economy than labour productivity per person employed, as it eliminates differences in the full time/part time composition of the workforce across countries and years.

Key information about Iran Labour Productivity Growth

• Iran Labour Productivity improved by 3.69 % YoY in Dec 2023, compared with a growth of 2.67 % in the previous year
• Iran Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2023, averaging at 0.74 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.92 % in Dec 2010 and a record low of -7.86 % in Dec 2012

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

Mexico Labor Productivity Index: Average: 2008=100 data was reported at 97.532 2008=100 in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100.496 2008=100 for Jan 2019. Mexico Labor Productivity Index: Average: 2008=100 data is updated monthly, averaging 103.730 2008=100 from Jan 2007 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 146 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.244 2008=100 in Oct 2014 and a record low of 91.437 2008=100 in Feb 2009. Mexico Labor Productivity Index: Average: 2008=100 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Mexico. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G062: Labour Productivity Index. This series can be obtained using this formula: Series Labor Productivity Index: Average: 2008=100 [ID: 324205701] = (IPI: Manufacturing Industries (Mfg) [ID: 292901004]/ Employment Index (EI): Manufacturing [ID: 256694502]) * 100

In Western Europe between 1913 and 1950, a period that was dominated by the two world wars, the Great Depression, and the respective recovery periods, labor productivity grew at varying rates per country. When productivity (in terms of GDP per hour worked) is compared between these years, Sweden and Switzerland saw increases of approximately 170 percent, while West German productivity grew by just 25 percent. Of the selected countries, West Germany is the outlier as it was one of the Axis powers during the Second World War, and its recovery was accompanied by territorial losses and reparations (in the form of industrial assets and labor); between 1950 and 1955, however, West German recovery ended and productivity eventually grew to become the strongest in Europe.

Graph and download economic data for Manufacturing Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (OPHMFG) from Q1 1987 to Q2 2025 about per hour, output, sector, persons, manufacturing, real, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Business Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (PRS84006091) from Q1 1948 to Q2 2025 about per hour, productivity, output, sector, business, persons, real, rate, and USA.

Productivity in France increased to 100.43 points in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 100.35 points in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - France Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

A company can produce more goods and services with the same amount of effort thanks to higher labor productivity. In 2023, the average labor productivity in the European Union amounted to **** U.S. dollars in GDP per hour worked. ******** had the highest GDP per hour worked in Central and Eastern Europe (***** U.S. dollars), followed by Czechia. ******** had the lowest results.

United States Total Factor Productivity: Labor Productivity data was reported at -1.155 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.413 % for Dec 2024. United States Total Factor Productivity: Labor Productivity data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.971 % from Jun 1947 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 312 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.789 % in Mar 1950 and a record low of -7.150 % in Jun 1960. United States Total Factor Productivity: Labor Productivity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G109: Total Factor Productivity.

Key information about Ukraine Labour Productivity Growth

• Ukraine Labour Productivity improved by 8.74 % YoY in Dec 2021, compared with a growth of 2.47 % in the previous quarter
• Ukraine Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2003 to Dec 2021, averaging at 3.10 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 13.03 % in Mar 2004 and a record low of -16.74 % in Mar 2009

CEIC calculates quarterly Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and quarterly Employment. The State Statistics Service of Ukraine provides Real GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008 at 2021 prices, and Employment. Labour Productivity Growth prior to Q1 2011 is calculated from Real GDP based on SNA 1993 at 2007 prices

Key information about Brazil Labour Productivity Growth

• Brazil Labour Productivity dropped by 0.53 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 1.85 % in the previous year
• Brazil Labour Productivity Growth data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1992 to Dec 2024, averaging at 0.82 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.79 % in Dec 2010 and a record low of -4.07 % in Dec 2022

CEIC calculates annual Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and quarterly Employment. Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics provides Real GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at chain linked 1995 prices. Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics also provides Employment data. Labour Productivity Growth prior to 2013 is based on World Bank's GDP per person employed, 2021 PPP