Database Specific
Database Specific Abstract AbstractPlease note that this dataset is discontinued. Annual statistics on Labour productivity levels in the total economy are available at Labour productivity levels in the total economy
This dataset comprises estimates of productivity levels and GDP per capita which enable the comparison of standards of living and underlying factors across countries. The OECD estimates are based on GDP and employment from OECD Annual National Accounts and on hours worked from OECD Employment Outlook, the OECD Annual. National Accounts and national sources. Labour productivity is defined as gross domestic product per hour worked. Data for countries and zones are presented in current US dollars but also expressed vis-à-vis the United States’ labour productivity levels. Data are presented for the year 2012.
Source Source Contact person/organisation Contact person/organisation Direct source Direct sourceBibliographic citation:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Productivity Statistics (November 2013 Edition). UK Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5257/oecd/prod/2013-11
Source metadata Source metadata Source Periodicity Source PeriodicityYearly
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Date last updated Date last updatedNovember 2013
Other data characteristics Other data characteristicsNote to users: At the beginning of 2012, GDP per hour worked was significantly revised for a large number of OECD countries. Revisions are mainly due to the implementation of the classification NACE Rev.2 by European countries into their national accounts, the change of reference year in some OECD member countries, along with the possible implementation of other methodological changes.
These changes can impact on output and/or labour input at the whole economy level, and can also have an effect on the growth in Multi-factor productivity (see MFP dataset under Productivity theme); therefore, care should be taken when using the productivity estimates hereafter.
Estimates of productivity levels and GDP per capita permit the comparison of standards of living and underlying factors across countries..
The productivity and income estimates presented in this data set are mainly based on GDP and employment data from the OECD Annual National Accounts and on hours worked from the OECD Annual National Accounts, the OECD Employment Outlook and national sources. Sometimes, secondary sources such as OECD Annual Labour Force Statistics and OECD Economic Outlook can be used..
Estimates of productivity levels are more uncertain than estimates of productivity growth; therefore, those measures should be interpreted with caution.
Periodicity Periodicity2012
Population & Scope Population & Scope Geographic coverage Geographic coverageOECD 34 countries, the Russian Federation and some geographical / economic zones.
Concepts & Classifications Concepts & Classifications Key statistical concept Key statistical conceptUnderlying series of GDP are from OECD, Annual National Accounts and converted in current USD using 2012 Purchasing Power Parities.
The differences in income levels can de decomposed into the differences in labour productivity levels and in the extent of labour utilisation.
Other Aspects Other Aspects Other comments Other commentsCopyright:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Recommended uses and limitations Recommended uses and limitationsPlease note that this dataset is discontinued. Annual statistics on Labour productivity levels in the total economy are available at Labour productivity levels in the total economy
This dataset comprises estimates of productivity levels and GDP per capita which enable the comparison of standards of living and underlying factors across countries. The OECD estimates are based on GDP and employment from OECD Annual National Accounts and on hours worked from OECD Employment Outlook, the OECD Annual. National Accounts and national sources. Labour productivity is defined as gross domestic product per hour worked. Data for countries and zones are presented in current US dollars but also expressed vis-à-vis the United States’ labour productivity levels. Data are presented for the year 2012.
Bibliographic citation:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Productivity Statistics (November 2013 Edition). UK Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5257/oecd/prod/2013-11
Yearly
2012
November 2013
Note to users: At the beginning of 2012, GDP per hour worked was significantly revised for a large number of OECD countries. Revisions are mainly due to the implementation of the classification NACE Rev.2 by European countries into their national accounts, the change of reference year in some OECD member countries, along with the possible implementation of other methodological changes.
These changes can impact on output and/or labour input at the whole economy level, and can also have an effect on the growth in Multi-factor productivity (see MFP dataset under Productivity theme); therefore, care should be taken when using the productivity estimates hereafter.
Estimates of productivity levels and GDP per capita permit the comparison of standards of living and underlying factors across countries..
The productivity and income estimates presented in this data set are mainly based on GDP and employment data from the OECD Annual National Accounts and on hours worked from the OECD Annual National Accounts, the OECD Employment Outlook and national sources. Sometimes, secondary sources such as OECD Annual Labour Force Statistics and OECD Economic Outlook can be used..
Estimates of productivity levels are more uncertain than estimates of productivity growth; therefore, those measures should be interpreted with caution.
OECD 34 countries, the Russian Federation and some geographical / economic zones.
Underlying series of GDP are from OECD, Annual National Accounts and converted in current USD using 2012 Purchasing Power Parities.
The differences in income levels can de decomposed into the differences in labour productivity levels and in the extent of labour utilisation.
Copyright:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development