SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South America

South America: SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP was 1.8 in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.8
Change on year
up 54.1%
Rank
44th
of 87 groups
All-time high
4.99
in 2010
All-time low
-2.46
in 2016
Years of data
28
2000–2027

SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South America, 2000–2027

-20242000201320272000: 1.12001: -2.42002: -2.52003: -0.6942004: 3.52005: 2.32006: 2.82007: 4.72008: 2.72009: -2.42010: 52011: 3.42012: 0.9442013: 22014: -12015: -22016: -2.52017: -0.442018: -1.32019: -1.92020: 2.22021: 0.9042022: -1.62023: 0.2782024: 0.5712025: 1.32026: 1.22027: 1.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South America stood at 1.8.

The figure is up 54.1% on the previous year and up 509.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South America peaked at 4.99 in 2010 and was at its lowest, -2.46, in 2016.

South America ranks 44th of 87 groups 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.

SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in South America, year by year

Annual values for SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US dollars in South America, 2000 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2000 1.13 —
2001 -2.44 -315.0%
2002 -2.46 +0.8%
2003 -0.694 -71.7%
2004 3.53 -608.9%
2005 2.25 -36.2%
2006 2.77 +22.6%
2007 4.75 +71.6%
2008 2.65 -44.1%
2009 -2.44 -191.9%
2010 4.99 -304.6%
2011 3.42 -31.4%
2012 0.944 -72.4%
2013 2.03 +114.6%
2014 -1 -149.4%
2015 -1.98 +98.1%
2016 -2.46 +24.1%
2017 -0.44 -82.1%
2018 -1.29 +193.9%
2019 -1.89 +46.3%
2020 2.17 -214.7%
2021 0.904 -58.3%
2022 -1.56 -272.5%
2023 0.278 -117.8%
2024 0.571 +105.4%
2025 1.25 +119.4%
2026 1.17 -6.7%
2027 1.8 +54.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.9062 -2.46 4.75 10
2010s 0.2311 -2.46 4.99 10
2020s 0.8235 -1.56 2.17 8

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  6. 46 Slovenia 3.2 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South America?
Sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in South America was 1.8 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 4.99 in 2010.
What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was -2.46 in 2016.
How does South America rank for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp?
South America ranks 44th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
Is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 509.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US dollars. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US dollars
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 7,704 data points, 2000–2027
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The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. This indicator conveys the annual growth rates of labour productivity. Labour productivity represents the total volume of output (measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product, GDP) produced per unit of labour (measured in terms of the number of employed persons) during a given time reference period. The indicator allows data users to assess GDP-to-labour input levels and growth rates over time, thus providing general information about the efficiency and quality of human capital in the production process for a given economic and social context, including other complementary inputs and innovations used in production. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.