Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Capital intensity vs. labor productivity was 153 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
153
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
17th
of 23 countries
All-time high
156
in 2011
All-time low
14
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2015, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom stood at 153.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom peaked at 156 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14, in 1890.
That places United Kingdom 17th 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.
Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 14 | — |
| 1891 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1893 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1902 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1905 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1912 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1915 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1916 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 1918 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1920 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 1921 | 22 | +22.2% |
| 1922 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1931 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1932 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1933 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 24 | -4.0% |
| 1936 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 1940 | 19 | -17.4% |
| 1941 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 17 | -10.5% |
| 1943 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1944 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1945 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1946 | 21 | +16.7% |
| 1947 | 23 | +9.5% |
| 1948 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1949 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1953 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1954 | 27 | +3.8% |
| 1955 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 29 | +7.4% |
| 1957 | 30 | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 1959 | 33 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 35 | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 37 | +5.7% |
| 1962 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 43 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 46 | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 53 | +8.2% |
| 1968 | 56 | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 64 | +8.5% |
| 1971 | 68 | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 72 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 75 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 79 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 82 | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 84 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 88 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 90 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 93 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 95 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 97 | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 95 | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 94 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 92 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 98 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 105 | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 111 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 115 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 116 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 118 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 120 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 121 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 125 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 129 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 130 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 134 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 137 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 139 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 140 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 143 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 145 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 148 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 154 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 155 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 156 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 155 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 155 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 153 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 153 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 153 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 77% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 153 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 76% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 14.8 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
| 1900s | 16.5 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| 1910s | 16 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
| 1920s | 21.6 | 18 | 22 | 10 |
| 1930s | 24.1 | 23 | 25 | 10 |
| 1940s | 19.8 | 16 | 24 | 10 |
| 1950s | 27.7 | 24 | 33 | 10 |
| 1960s | 45.8 | 35 | 59 | 10 |
| 1970s | 76.8 | 64 | 88 | 10 |
| 1980s | 94 | 90 | 97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 115.2 | 98 | 125 | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.9 | 129 | 154 | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.5 | 153 | 156 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 22,956 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 4.93 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.07 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 111,361 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,223 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 57.91 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.47 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom?
- Capital intensity vs. labor productivity in United Kingdom was 153 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 156 in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital intensity vs. labor productivity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 1890.
- How does United Kingdom rank for capital intensity vs. labor productivity?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity vs. labor productivity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.