What is capital intensity in France?

Capital intensity in France was 243 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in France?

The highest recorded value was 243 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in France?

The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1890.

How does France rank for capital intensity?

France ranks 2nd out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in France?

Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this France 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 France

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

France: Capital intensity was 243 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

243

Change on year

up 0.4%

World rank

2nd

of 23 countries

All-time high

243

in 2015

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in France, 1890–2015

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

Analysis

In 2015, capital intensity in France stood at 243. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in France peaked at 243 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12, in 1890.

France ranks 2nd of 23 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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	13.1	12	14	10
1900s	15.2	14	16	10
1910s	17.6	17	18	10
1920s	22.2	18	26	10
1930s	33.6	28	38	10
1940s	28.2	23	36	10
1950s	28.4	26	33	10
1960s	45.8	35	61	10
1970s	84.2	64	104	10
1980s	130.6	108	147	10
1990s	170	150	183	10
2000s	206.2	187	226	10
2010s	236.17	228	243	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in France?: Capital intensity in France was 243 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in France?: The highest recorded value was 243 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in France?: The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1890.
How does France rank for capital intensity?: France ranks 2nd out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in France?: Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.