What is capital intensity in Canada?

Capital intensity in Canada was 194 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Canada?

The highest recorded value was 194 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Canada?

The lowest recorded value was 8 in 1891.

How does Canada rank for capital intensity?

Canada ranks 12th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Canada 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.

Capital intensity in Canada

Name: Capital intensity in Canada
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Canada: Capital intensity was 194 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

194

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

12th

of 23 countries

All-time high

194

in 2015

All-time low

in 1891

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Canada, 1890–2015

Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Canada recorded 194 for capital intensity in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Canada peaked at 194 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8, in 1891.

Canada ranks 12th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	8.4	8	9	10
1900s	10.8	9	13	10
1910s	19.1	14	23	10
1920s	23.8	23	25	10
1930s	23.9	23	25	10
1940s	23.7	21	28	10
1950s	37.9	29	50	10
1960s	60.8	53	70	10
1970s	85.5	74	96	10
1980s	111.3	98	118	10
1990s	135.9	122	141	10
2000s	155	142	175	10
2010s	185.17	177	194	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Canada?: Capital intensity in Canada was 194 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 194 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 8 in 1891.
How does Canada rank for capital intensity?: Canada ranks 12th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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

Indicator: Capital intensity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.