Germany vs Italy: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights

Germany
300.8
in 2024
Italy
97.5
in 2024
Germany rank
3rd
Italy rank
6th

Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 300.8 against 97.5 in Italy, a difference of 203.3.

That makes Germany's figure about 3.1 times Italy's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 3rd and Italy ranks 6th of 32 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 284.1 119.95 164.15 Germany
2010s 307.14 109.27 197.87 Germany
2020s 310.42 98.22 212.2 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 300.8 against 97.5 in Italy as of 2024.
What is the difference in labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights between Germany and Italy?
203.3, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - country weights?
Germany ranks 3rd and Italy ranks 6th of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - country weights
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 626 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed