Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in United States of America
United States of America: Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) was 138,020 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2022. ▲ Rising
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in United States of America, 1997–2022
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 United States of America is 138,020 US dollars per worker, PPP converted, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in United States of America peaked at 143,030 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2021 and was at its lowest, 78,276 US dollars per worker, PPP converted, in 1997.
That places United States of America 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ROPI-adjusted for) in United States of America, year by year
| Year | US dollars per worker, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 78,276 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | — |
| 1998 | 95,854 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +22.5% |
| 1999 | 98,458 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 100,380 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 101,632 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 103,911 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 107,146 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 110,032 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 112,359 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 113,548 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 114,601 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 115,219 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 117,494 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 121,510 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 122,117 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 122,636 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 123,216 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 123,832 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 124,959 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 125,175 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 126,527 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 128,330 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 129,824 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 139,598 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 143,030 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 138,020 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 90,863 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 78,276 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 98,458 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 3 |
| 2000s | 109,632 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 100,380 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 117,494 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2010s | 124,813 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 121,510 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 129,824 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2020s | 140,216 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 138,020 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 143,030 US dollars per worker, PPP converted | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 1 Ireland 213,644 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 2 Türkiye 85,580 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 2 Luxembourg 143,025 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 4 Belgium 129,520 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 5 Switzerland 119,274 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
- 6 Norway 119,202 US dollars per worker, PPP converted compare
More economy & growth data for United States of America
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in United States of America?
- Real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) in United States of America was 138,020 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2022, 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 United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 143,030 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 2021.
- What is the lowest real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,276 US dollars per worker, PPP converted in 1997.
- How does United States of America rank for real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for)?
- United States of America ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2022.
- Is real labour productivity by main economic activity (ropi-adjusted for) rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States of America 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.