Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Australia
Australia: Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) was 106,029 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2023. ▲ Rising
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Australia, 1989–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars per worker, PPP converted.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Australia is 106,029 US dollars per worker, PPP converted, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Australia peaked at 108,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2021 and was at its lowest, 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted, in 1989.
Australia ranks 11th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Australia, year by year
| Year | US dollars per worker, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | — |
| 1990 | 71,076 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 72,549 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 75,621 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 78,633 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 79,142 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 79,246 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 81,351 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 84,404 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 87,155 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 88,995 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 88,792 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 90,986 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 91,812 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 93,584 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 95,175 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 94,547 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 95,897 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 96,494 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 95,984 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 97,531 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 97,940 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 100,273 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 101,720 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 103,487 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 104,829 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 105,295 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 105,968 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 106,656 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 106,355 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 104,065 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 107,907 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 108,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 107,939 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 106,029 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 1 |
| 1990s | 79,817 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 71,076 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 88,995 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,080 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 88,792 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 97,531 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2010s | 103,659 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 97,940 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 106,656 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2020s | 107,604 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 106,029 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 108,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 8 France 110,097 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 9 Austria 107,691 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 10 Netherlands 107,298 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 12 Sweden 104,705 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 13 Italy 103,426 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 14 Germany 100,274 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 2.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2446 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 15,931 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3779 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 24,616 current LCU per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2266 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Australia?
- Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Australia was 106,029 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 108,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2021.
- What is the lowest real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,539 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 1989.
- How does Australia rank for real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for)?
- Australia ranks 11th out of 41 countries with data for 2023.
- Is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for inflation) - Regions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on labour productivity for large and small regions. Real values are deflation-adjusted using the Regional Producer Price Index (ROPI), where available. Data source and definition Labour productivity is measured as gross value added per employment at place of work by main economic activity. Regional gross value added and employment data are collected from Eurostat (reg_eco10) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. In order to allow comparability over time and across countries, data in current prices are transformed into constant prices and PPP measures. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of economic data on small regions When economic analyses are carried out at the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting. Correspondence between TL3 and metropolitan regions:(xlsx). Small regions (TL3) are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the economic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.