Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India
India: Labor productivity vs gdp per capita was 8.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.06
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
105th
of 130 countries
All-time high
8.12
in 2021
All-time low
1.41
in 1985
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India stood at 8.06.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India peaked at 8.12 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.41, in 1985.
India ranks 105th of 130 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.86 | — |
| 1971 | 1.88 | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 1.89 | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 1.94 | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 1.88 | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 2.01 | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 1.92 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 1.86 | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 1.77 | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 1.6 | -9.4% |
| 1980 | 1.59 | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 1.53 | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.46 | -4.9% |
| 1983 | 1.46 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.42 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 1.41 | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 1.42 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 1.46 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 1.53 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 1.59 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 1.64 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 1.65 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.7 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 1.74 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 1.82 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 1.95 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 2.08 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 2.15 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 2.31 | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 2.44 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 2.49 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 2.56 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 2.63 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 2.79 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 2.96 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 3.36 | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 3.76 | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 4.2 | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 4.39 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 4.63 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 5.31 | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 5.69 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 6.12 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 5.98 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 6.22 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 6.55 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 6.95 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 7.25 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 7.78 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 7.46 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 7.24 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 8.12 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 8.08 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 8.06 | -0.3% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 8.06 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.22, 98% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.86 | 1.6 | 2.01 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 | 1.41 | 1.59 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.95 | 1.64 | 2.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.38 | 2.49 | 4.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.53 | 5.31 | 7.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.88 | 7.24 | 8.12 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 102 Myanmar 8.74 compare
- 103 Tajikistan 8.5 compare
- 104 Pakistan 8.38 compare
- 106 Kenya 7.77 compare
- 107 Bangladesh 7.72 compare
- 108 Cote d'Ivoire 7.61 compare
More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India?
- Labor productivity vs gdp per capita in India was 8.06 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 8.12 in 2021.
- What is the lowest labor productivity vs gdp per capita recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 in 1985.
- How does India rank for labor productivity vs gdp per capita?
- India ranks 105th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labor productivity vs gdp per capita rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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