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

Australia: SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP was 1.46 in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.46
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
121st
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.75
in 2012
All-time low
-0.203
in 2005
Years of data
28
2000–2027

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

01232000201320272000: 1.32001: 0.8012002: 22003: 0.8532004: 2.42005: -0.2032006: 0.2622007: 0.6962008: 0.8112009: 1.32010: 0.0822011: 0.5672012: 2.82013: 1.72014: 1.82015: 0.1992016: 0.952017: -0.0192018: 0.0712019: -0.0552020: -0.1722021: 1.12022: 0.4132023: 0.5842024: 0.5442025: 1.12026: 1.32027: 1.5

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Australia recorded 1.46 for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in 2027.

That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and up 7,805.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Australia peaked at 2.75 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -0.203, in 2005.

That places Australia 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it 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 Australia, year by year

Annual values for SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international dollars at PPP in Australia, 2000 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2000 1.25
2001 0.801 -36.1%
2002 1.99 +147.9%
2003 0.853 -57.0%
2004 2.43 +184.4%
2005 -0.203 -108.4%
2006 0.262 -229.1%
2007 0.696 +165.6%
2008 0.811 +16.5%
2009 1.3 +60.3%
2010 0.082 -93.7%
2011 0.567 +591.5%
2012 2.75 +385.0%
2013 1.7 -38.0%
2014 1.83 +7.5%
2015 0.199 -89.1%
2016 0.95 +377.4%
2017 -0.019 -102.0%
2018 0.071 -473.7%
2019 -0.055 -177.5%
2020 -0.172 +212.7%
2021 1.13 -758.1%
2022 0.413 -63.5%
2023 0.584 +41.4%
2024 0.544 -6.8%
2025 1.06 +94.3%
2026 1.28 +21.4%
2027 1.46 +14.1%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 1.46 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.93, 76% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 1.46 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.33, 63% of the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.02 -0.203 2.43 10
2010s 0.808 -0.055 2.75 10
2020s 0.7881 -0.172 1.46 8

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 118 Comoros 1.51 compare
  2. 119 Israel 1.48 compare
  3. 120 Burkina Faso 1.47 compare
  4. 122 Ireland 1.45 compare
  5. 122 Sao Tome and Principe 1.45 compare
  6. 124 Chile 1.44 compare
  7. 124 Guatemala 1.44 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Australia?
Sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Australia was 1.46 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 Australia?
The highest recorded value was 2.75 in 2012.
What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.203 in 2005.
How does Australia rank for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp?
Australia ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7,805.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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 2021 international dollars at PPP. 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 2021 international dollars at PPP
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.