Germany vs Ireland: Labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data
Germany
102.35
in 2026
Ireland
100.13
in 2026
Germany rank
26th
Ireland rank
28th
Labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data over time
- Germany
- Ireland
How they compare
Germany currently reports 102.35 against 100.13 in Ireland, a difference of 2.22.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 26th and Ireland ranks 28th of 35 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90.92 | 44.62 | 46.3 | Germany |
| 2000s | 96.56 | 57.04 | 39.53 | Germany |
| 2010s | 101.65 | 77.2 | 24.44 | Germany |
| 2020s | 103.91 | 105.08 | 1.17 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data, Germany or Ireland?
- Germany, at 102.35 against 100.13 in Ireland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data between Germany and Ireland?
- 2.22, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2026.
- How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data?
- Germany ranks 26th and Ireland ranks 28th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Labour productivity and unit labour costs - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.