Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Canada
Canada: Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) was 97,408 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2023. ▲ Rising
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Canada, 1981–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars per worker, PPP converted.
Analysis
Canada recorded 97,408 US dollars per worker, PPP converted for real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in 2023.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Canada peaked at 97,725 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2022 and was at its lowest, 25,324 US dollars per worker, PPP converted, in 1981.
That places Canada 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in Canada, year by year
| Year | US dollars per worker, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 25,324 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | — |
| 1982 | 27,568 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 29,708 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 31,770 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 33,335 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 34,084 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 36,193 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 38,334 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 40,161 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 41,277 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 42,390 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 43,828 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 45,352 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 47,134 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 48,613 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 49,795 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 78,128 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +56.9% |
| 1998 | 79,121 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 81,178 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 83,409 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 83,803 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 84,471 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 84,066 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 85,443 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 86,965 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 87,826 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 87,744 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 87,446 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 85,956 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 87,632 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 89,158 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 89,679 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 90,730 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 92,974 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 93,097 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 93,552 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 94,435 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 95,447 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 95,340 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 96,112 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 97,013 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 97,725 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 97,408 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32,942 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 25,324 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 40,161 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 9 |
| 1990s | 55,682 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 41,277 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 81,178 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2000s | 85,713 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 83,409 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 87,826 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,204 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 87,632 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 95,447 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,065 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 96,112 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 97,725 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 13 Italy 103,426 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 14 Germany 100,274 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 15 Malta 97,720 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 17 Finland 96,638 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 18 Iceland 93,941 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 19 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 93,661 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
More economy & growth data for Canada
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8812 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -0.4076 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2674 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 14,895 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -371.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -381.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 36.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.0252 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 1,421 current LCU per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Canada?
- Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in Canada was 97,408 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 97,725 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2022.
- What is the lowest real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,324 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 1981.
- How does Canada rank for real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for)?
- Canada ranks 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2023.
- Is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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.