Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany
Germany: Labor productivity vs gdp per capita was 82.5 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
82.5
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
10th
of 130 countries
All-time high
82.91
in 2021
All-time low
5.4
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany is 82.5, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany peaked at 82.91 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.4, 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.
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.4 | — |
| 1951 | 5.93 | +9.8% |
| 1952 | 6.42 | +8.3% |
| 1953 | 6.88 | +7.1% |
| 1954 | 7.33 | +6.5% |
| 1955 | 8.16 | +11.3% |
| 1956 | 8.71 | +6.8% |
| 1957 | 9.14 | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 9.48 | +3.7% |
| 1959 | 10.27 | +8.4% |
| 1960 | 11.21 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 11.69 | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 12.3 | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 12.75 | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 13.6 | +6.7% |
| 1965 | 14.33 | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 14.96 | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 15.44 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 16.38 | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 17.6 | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 18.5 | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 19.45 | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 20.6 | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 21.91 | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 22.86 | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 23.84 | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 24.98 | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 26.13 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 27.1 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 28.11 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 28.48 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 28.2 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 27.92 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 28.31 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 28.65 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 28.88 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 31.19 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 32.79 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 34.41 | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 36.07 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 39.5 | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 43.38 | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 45.19 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 47.03 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 49.05 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 50.69 | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 51.82 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 53.6 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 54.96 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 57 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 58.08 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 59.58 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 60.35 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 62.54 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 63.9 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 67.48 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 67.92 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 70.65 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 71.67 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 68.89 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 71 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 74.04 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 73.76 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 73.89 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 75.67 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 74.1 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 76.03 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 78.2 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 78.6 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 81.12 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 82.04 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 82.91 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 82.75 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 82.5 | -0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 82.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Germany's 82.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15, 1.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.77 | 5.4 | 10.27 | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.03 | 11.21 | 17.6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.35 | 18.5 | 28.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.49 | 27.92 | 36.07 | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.22 | 39.5 | 57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.1 | 58.08 | 71.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.64 | 71 | 81.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.55 | 82.04 | 82.91 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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)
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- 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 labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany?
- Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in Germany was 82.5 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 82.91 in 2021.
- What is the lowest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 in 1950.
- How does Germany rank for labor productivity vs gdp per capita?
- Germany ranks 10th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labor productivity vs gdp per capita 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Labor productivity vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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