Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Portugal
Portugal: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity was 119 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Portugal, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 119 for capital intensity vs. labor productivity in 2015.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Portugal peaked at 123 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1890.
That places Portugal 19th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 3.1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 1900s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1910s | 5.2 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 1920s | 6.8 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 1930s | 8.4 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 1940s | 10.1 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| 1950s | 13.9 | 11 | 17 | 10 |
| 1960s | 25.4 | 18 | 35 | 10 |
| 1970s | 46.5 | 37 | 55 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64.1 | 56 | 68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.1 | 69 | 82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.4 | 83 | 108 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.33 | 111 | 123 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 16 Japan 161 compare
- 17 United Kingdom 153 compare
- 18 New Zealand 131 compare
- 20 Argentina 55 compare
- 20 Chile 55 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Portugal?
- Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Portugal was 119 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 123 in 2013.
- What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1890.
- How does Portugal rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.