Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Italy
Italy: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity was 182 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Italy, 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 Italy is 182, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Italy peaked at 184 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1890.
That places Italy 15th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1900s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 1920s | 5.4 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 1930s | 7.6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 1940s | 9.6 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| 1950s | 15.2 | 12 | 20 | 10 |
| 1960s | 33.8 | 22 | 47 | 10 |
| 1970s | 70.7 | 51 | 88 | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.1 | 90 | 114 | 10 |
| 1990s | 132.2 | 117 | 143 | 10 |
| 2000s | 154.6 | 145 | 169 | 10 |
| 2010s | 178.67 | 172 | 184 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 12 Canada 194 compare
- 13 Spain 190 compare
- 14 Switzerland 183 compare
- 16 Japan 161 compare
- 17 United Kingdom 153 compare
- 18 New Zealand 131 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Italy?
- Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Italy was 182 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 184 in 2014.
- What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1890.
- How does Italy rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?
- Italy ranks 15th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.