Capital intensity in Australia
Australia: Capital intensity was 198 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
198
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
10th
of 23 countries
All-time high
198
in 2015
All-time low
20
in 1899
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity in Australia, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Australia recorded 198 for capital intensity in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity in Australia peaked at 198 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 20, in 1899.
That places Australia 10th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital intensity in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 26 | — |
| 1891 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 1892 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 24 | -4.0% |
| 1894 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 1895 | 22 | -4.3% |
| 1896 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 1898 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 1900 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1903 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1904 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1905 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1906 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1907 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1908 | 27 | +3.8% |
| 1909 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 28 | +3.7% |
| 1911 | 29 | +3.6% |
| 1912 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 31 | +6.9% |
| 1914 | 31 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 33 | +6.5% |
| 1916 | 33 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 1918 | 35 | +2.9% |
| 1919 | 36 | +2.9% |
| 1920 | 36 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 1922 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 1923 | 39 | +2.6% |
| 1924 | 40 | +2.6% |
| 1925 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 1926 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 1927 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 44 | +4.8% |
| 1929 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 1930 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 1931 | 50 | +8.7% |
| 1932 | 52 | +4.0% |
| 1933 | 49 | -5.8% |
| 1934 | 47 | -4.1% |
| 1935 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 46 | -2.1% |
| 1937 | 47 | +2.2% |
| 1938 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 1940 | 48 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 47 | -2.1% |
| 1942 | 46 | -2.1% |
| 1943 | 47 | +2.2% |
| 1944 | 46 | -2.1% |
| 1945 | 45 | -2.2% |
| 1946 | 43 | -4.4% |
| 1947 | 41 | -4.7% |
| 1948 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 1949 | 41 | -2.4% |
| 1950 | 41 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 1952 | 43 | +2.4% |
| 1953 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 47 | +4.4% |
| 1956 | 49 | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 52 | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 54 | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 56 | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 57 | +1.8% |
| 1961 | 59 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 60 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 61 | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 62 | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 64 | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 65 | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 66 | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 68 | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 72 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 75 | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 77 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 80 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 82 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 85 | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 87 | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 90 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 92 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 96 | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 100 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 107 | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 108 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 108 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 107 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 109 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 110 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 109 | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 110 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 112 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 117 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 120 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 122 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 122 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 121 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 126 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 129 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 131 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 133 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 137 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 140 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 142 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 145 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 149 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 152 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 156 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 161 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 168 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 173 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 178 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 184 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 191 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 196 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 198 | +1.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 198 is above the median for high income countries, which is 198, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 22.9 | 20 | 26 | 10 |
| 1900s | 23.5 | 20 | 27 | 10 |
| 1910s | 31.9 | 28 | 36 | 10 |
| 1920s | 40.4 | 36 | 45 | 10 |
| 1930s | 47.9 | 46 | 52 | 10 |
| 1940s | 44.6 | 41 | 48 | 10 |
| 1950s | 47.3 | 41 | 56 | 10 |
| 1960s | 63.2 | 57 | 70 | 10 |
| 1970s | 83.4 | 72 | 94 | 10 |
| 1980s | 106.4 | 96 | 110 | 10 |
| 1990s | 122.3 | 112 | 131 | 10 |
| 2000s | 148.3 | 133 | 168 | 10 |
| 2010s | 186.67 | 173 | 198 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital intensity in Australia?
- Capital intensity in Australia was 198 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 198 in 2015.
- What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 in 1899.
- How does Australia rank for capital intensity?
- Australia ranks 10th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.