Graph and download economic data for Nonfarm Business Sector: Labor Productivity (Output per Hour) for All Workers (PRS85006091) from Q1 1948 to Q1 2025 about per hour, productivity, output, sector, nonfarm, business, real, persons, rate, 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 the United States, nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 2.2 percent in the third quarter of 2024. The data are seasonally adjusted at annual rates. Productivity is the output per hour of all persons.

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 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.

In recent years, labor productivity in Brazil, measured as output per worker in terms of GDP, has oscillated in its annual growth rate. In 2024, annual change of output per worker was **** percent, while the previous year it reached **** percent.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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 Germany increased to 95 points in May from 93.60 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Productivity - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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

The OECD Productivity Database aims at providing users with the most comprehensive and the latest productivity estimates. The update cycle is on a rolling basis: each variable in the dataset is made publicly available as soon as it is updated in the sources databases. The productivity database contains data on labour productivity both measured using employment or hours worked and the compenents of capital and labour inputs. The productivity database in levels, in growth rates and by industry contains annual data, while the database on productivity and unit labour costs are quarterly estimates. Further information for all datasets and the methodology may be found in the attached file OECD-Productivity-Statistics-Database-metadata

Key information about Norway Labour Productivity Growth

• Norway Labour Productivity dropped by 0.90 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a growth of 3.16 % in the previous quarter
• Norway Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1996 to Dec 2024, averaging at 0.58 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.05 % in Mar 2000 and a record low of -4.81 % in Mar 2008

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and quarterly Employment. Statistics Norway provides Real GDP in local currency, at chain linked 2022 prices, and Employment.


Further information about Norway Labour Productivity Growth

• In the latest reports, Norway Population reached 5.37 Person mn in Dec 2019
• Its Unemployment Rate increased to 4.00 % in Nov 2024
• Monthly Earnings of Norway stood at 5,336.48 USD in Dec 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 65.28 % in Dec 2023

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.

Key information about Serbia Labour Productivity Growth

• Serbia Labour Productivity dropped by 1.87 % YoY in Sep 2024, compared with a growth of 3.39 % in the previous quarter
• Serbia Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2015 to Sep 2024, averaging at 1.96 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.34 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -4.67 % in Jun 2020

CEIC calculates quarterly Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP and quarterly Employment. The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia provides Real GDP in local currency, at chain linked 2015 prices and Employment.


Further information about Serbia Labour Productivity Growth

• In the latest reports, Serbia Population reached 6.62 Person mn in Jun 2023
• Its Unemployment Rate dropped to 8.10 % in Sep 2024
• Monthly Earnings of Serbia stood at 1,259.93 USD in Sep 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 56.40 % in Sep 2024

Productivity in Brazil increased to 97.70 points in May from 95.40 points in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Productivity- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.