Productivity: output per hour worked in Germany
Germany: Productivity: output per hour worked was 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
10th
of 130 countries
All-time high
82.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2021
All-time low
5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity: output per hour worked in Germany, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
In 2023, productivity: output per hour worked in Germany stood at 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity: output per hour worked in Germany peaked at 82.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1950.
Germany ranks 10th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity: output per hour worked in Germany, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 5.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.8% |
| 1952 | 6.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.3% |
| 1953 | 6.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.1% |
| 1954 | 7.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.5% |
| 1955 | 8.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +11.3% |
| 1956 | 8.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.8% |
| 1957 | 9.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 9.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1959 | 10.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.4% |
| 1960 | 11.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 11.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 12.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 12.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 13.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 14.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 14.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 15.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 16.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 17.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 18.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 19.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 20.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 21.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 22.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 23.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 24.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 26.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 27.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 28.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 28.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 28.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 27.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 28.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 28.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 28.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 31.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 32.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 34.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 36.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 39.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 43.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 45.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 47.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 49.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 50.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 51.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 53.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 54.96 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 58.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 59.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 60.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 62.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 63.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 67.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 67.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 70.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 71.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 68.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 74.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 73.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 73.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 75.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 74.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 76.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 78.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 78.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 81.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 82.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 82.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 82.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Germany's 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 11.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 17.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 18.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 28.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 27.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 36.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 39.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 57 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 58.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 71.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 71 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 81.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 82.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 82.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 7 Luxembourg 84.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 8 Belgium 84.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 9 United States 83.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 11 Sweden 80.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 12 France 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 13 Australia 76.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity: output per hour worked in Germany?
- Productivity: output per hour worked in Germany was 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 82.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2021.
- What is the lowest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1950.
- How does Germany rank for productivity: output per hour worked?
- Germany ranks 10th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity: output per hour worked rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity: output per hour worked. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.