Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium
Belgium: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity was 235 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
235
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
4th
of 23 countries
All-time high
235
in 2015
All-time low
12
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium is 235, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium peaked at 235 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12, in 1890.
Belgium ranks 4th of 23 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 12 | — |
| 1891 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 1895 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 1898 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1900 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1903 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1904 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1906 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1907 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1909 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1910 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1911 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1912 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1913 | 26 | +8.3% |
| 1914 | 28 | +7.7% |
| 1915 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 29 | +3.6% |
| 1917 | 30 | +3.4% |
| 1918 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 1920 | 36 | +12.5% |
| 1921 | 36 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 35 | -2.8% |
| 1923 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 36 | +2.9% |
| 1926 | 36 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 1928 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 1929 | 39 | +2.6% |
| 1930 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1931 | 43 | +4.9% |
| 1932 | 45 | +4.7% |
| 1933 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 1934 | 46 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 46 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 45 | -2.2% |
| 1937 | 45 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 1939 | 45 | -2.2% |
| 1940 | 44 | -2.2% |
| 1941 | 43 | -2.3% |
| 1942 | 41 | -4.7% |
| 1943 | 39 | -4.9% |
| 1944 | 38 | -2.6% |
| 1945 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 39 | +2.6% |
| 1947 | 40 | +2.6% |
| 1948 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 1949 | 43 | +4.9% |
| 1950 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 1951 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 45 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 48 | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 50 | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 51 | +2.0% |
| 1957 | 52 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 54 | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 56 | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 57 | +1.8% |
| 1961 | 59 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 60 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 62 | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 64 | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 67 | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 71 | +6.0% |
| 1967 | 75 | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 78 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 80 | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 84 | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 91 | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 95 | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 99 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 105 | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 109 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 115 | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 120 | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 124 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 129 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 135 | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 140 | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 144 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 144 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 144 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 147 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 150 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 152 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 155 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 157 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 165 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 172 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 182 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 186 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 184 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 191 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 192 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 192 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 193 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 193 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 195 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 200 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 204 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 206 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 209 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 210 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 211 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 214 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 221 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 223 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 222 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 225 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 229 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 232 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 235 | +1.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 235 is above the median for high income countries, which is 198, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 235 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 1.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 12 | 15 | 10 |
| 1900s | 17.7 | 15 | 21 | 10 |
| 1910s | 27.2 | 22 | 32 | 10 |
| 1920s | 36.3 | 35 | 39 | 10 |
| 1930s | 44.8 | 41 | 46 | 10 |
| 1940s | 40.6 | 38 | 44 | 10 |
| 1950s | 49.1 | 44 | 56 | 10 |
| 1960s | 67.3 | 57 | 80 | 10 |
| 1970s | 102.8 | 84 | 124 | 10 |
| 1980s | 144 | 129 | 155 | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.4 | 157 | 193 | 10 |
| 2000s | 206.3 | 193 | 221 | 10 |
| 2010s | 227.67 | 222 | 235 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More work & labour data for Belgium
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium?
- Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Belgium was 235 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 235 in 2015.
- What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1890.
- How does Belgium rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?
- Belgium ranks 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity vs. labor productivity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figure illustrates capital intensity; the ratio of total capital stock over total hours worked and labor productivity; the ratio of GDP over total hours worked. Both measured in 2010 US$ PPP per hour.