Germany: Productivity, relative to the U.S.

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 Germany

GDP per hour worked, index relative to the U.S.

 Latest value 99.35
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1970 - 2022
 Average 90.20
 Min - Max 69.48 - 100.66
 Source OECD
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The latest value from 2022 is 99.35 index points, an increase from 97.85 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 81.93 index points, based on data from 37 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1970 to 2022 is 90.2 index points. The minimum value, 69.48 index points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 100.66 index points was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Germany: Productivity, relative to the U.S.
 2022 99.35
 2021 97.85
 2020 99.43
 2019 100.66
 2018 98.43
 2017 98.52
 2016 97.13
 2015 92.68




Definition: The index sets the level of GDP per hour worked in the U.S. to 100 and uses it as basis to compare other countries. Countries with an index greater (smaller) than 100 have greater (lower) labor productivity than the U.S. The GDP used in the calculation is adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity to account for price differences across countries.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Economic growth 0.24 2025 percent
 GDP, constant dollars 3,685.9 2025 billion U.S. dollars
 GDP, current U.S. dollars 5,050.92 2025 billion U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, current dollars 60,496.43 2025 U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, PPP 62,824 2025 U.S. dollars
 GDP per capita, constant dollars 44,146.64 2025 U.S. dollars
 Productivity, relative to the U.S. 99.35 2022 index points
 Productivity, current USD 95.0 2023 USD per hour worked
 Economic growth, quarterly 1.20 Q3/2026 percent
 Economic growth Q-on-Q 0.20 Q3/2026 percent
 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 1,188.63 Q3/2026 billion
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