What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain?

Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain was 190 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 Spain?

The highest recorded value was 193 in 2013.

What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Spain?

The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1890.

How does Spain rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?

Spain ranks 13th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in Spain?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Spain 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.

Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain

Name: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Spain: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity was 190 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

190

Change on year

down 1.6%

World rank

13th

of 23 countries

All-time high

193

in 2013

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain, 1890–2015

Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2015, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain stood at 190.

The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain peaked at 193 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1890.

Spain ranks 13th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain, 1890 to 2015.
Year	Value	Change
1890	5	—
1891	5	+0.0%
1892	6	+20.0%
1893	6	+0.0%
1894	6	+0.0%
1895	6	+0.0%
1896	6	+0.0%
1897	6	+0.0%
1898	6	+0.0%
1899	6	+0.0%
1900	6	+0.0%
1901	6	+0.0%
1902	6	+0.0%
1903	7	+16.7%
1904	7	+0.0%
1905	7	+0.0%
1906	7	+0.0%
1907	7	+0.0%
1908	7	+0.0%
1909	7	+0.0%
1910	7	+0.0%
1911	8	+14.3%
1912	8	+0.0%
1913	8	+0.0%
1914	8	+0.0%
1915	8	+0.0%
1916	8	+0.0%
1917	9	+12.5%
1918	9	+0.0%
1919	9	+0.0%
1920	9	+0.0%
1921	9	+0.0%
1922	9	+0.0%
1923	9	+0.0%
1924	9	+0.0%
1925	10	+11.1%
1926	10	+0.0%
1927	10	+0.0%
1928	11	+10.0%
1929	11	+0.0%
1930	12	+9.1%
1931	12	+0.0%
1932	12	+0.0%
1933	12	+0.0%
1934	12	+0.0%
1935	12	+0.0%
1936	12	+0.0%
1937	12	+0.0%
1938	11	-8.3%
1939	11	+0.0%
1940	11	+0.0%
1941	11	+0.0%
1942	11	+0.0%
1943	12	+9.1%
1944	12	+0.0%
1945	12	+0.0%
1946	12	+0.0%
1947	12	+0.0%
1948	12	+0.0%
1949	13	+8.3%
1950	13	+0.0%
1951	13	+0.0%
1952	13	+0.0%
1953	14	+7.7%
1954	14	+0.0%
1955	15	+7.1%
1956	15	+0.0%
1957	16	+6.7%
1958	17	+6.2%
1959	18	+5.9%
1960	19	+5.6%
1961	20	+5.3%
1962	21	+5.0%
1963	22	+4.8%
1964	24	+9.1%
1965	26	+8.3%
1966	28	+7.7%
1967	31	+10.7%
1968	34	+9.7%
1969	37	+8.8%
1970	39	+5.4%
1971	42	+7.7%
1972	44	+4.8%
1973	47	+6.8%
1974	50	+6.4%
1975	54	+8.0%
1976	57	+5.6%
1977	61	+7.0%
1978	66	+8.2%
1979	71	+7.6%
1980	76	+7.0%
1981	82	+7.9%
1982	86	+4.9%
1983	90	+4.7%
1984	96	+6.7%
1985	100	+4.2%
1986	101	+1.0%
1987	101	+0.0%
1988	101	+0.0%
1989	103	+2.0%
1990	104	+1.0%
1991	107	+2.9%
1992	114	+6.5%
1993	121	+6.1%
1994	125	+3.3%
1995	127	+1.6%
1996	129	+1.6%
1997	129	+0.0%
1998	127	-1.6%
1999	127	+0.0%
2000	126	-0.8%
2001	127	+0.8%
2002	129	+1.6%
2003	132	+2.3%
2004	134	+1.5%
2005	136	+1.5%
2006	138	+1.5%
2007	142	+2.9%
2008	147	+3.5%
2009	160	+8.8%
2010	168	+5.0%
2011	175	+4.2%
2012	185	+5.7%
2013	193	+4.3%
2014	193	+0.0%
2015	190	-1.6%

Spain compared with similar countries

Spain's 190 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 96% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Spain's 190 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 95% of the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	5.8	5	6	10
1900s	6.7	6	7	10
1910s	8.2	7	9	10
1920s	9.7	9	11	10
1930s	11.8	11	12	10
1940s	11.8	11	13	10
1950s	14.8	13	18	10
1960s	26.2	19	37	10
1970s	53.1	39	71	10
1980s	93.6	76	103	10
1990s	121	104	129	10
2000s	137.1	126	160	10
2010s	184	168	193	6

Countries ranked near Spain

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More work & labour data for Spain

Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain?: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in Spain was 190 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 Spain?: The highest recorded value was 193 in 2013.
What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1890.
How does Spain rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?: Spain ranks 13th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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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Indicator: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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.