What is capital intensity in Germany?

Capital intensity in Germany was 218 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 218 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1890.

How does Germany rank for capital intensity?

Germany ranks 5th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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 Germany

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

Germany: Capital intensity was 218 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

218

Change on year

up 0.5%

World rank

5th

of 23 countries

All-time high

218

in 2015

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Germany, 1890–2015

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

Analysis

Germany recorded 218 for capital intensity in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Germany peaked at 218 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1890.

That places Germany 5th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.

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	9.9	9	11	10
1900s	12.1	11	13	10
1910s	15.1	13	18	10
1920s	18.7	18	20	10
1930s	20.4	17	25	10
1940s	17.3	14	23	10
1950s	22.1	19	27	10
1960s	41.3	29	55	10
1970s	76.3	58	92	10
1980s	102.9	93	112	10
1990s	148.8	117	173	10
2000s	196	177	212	10
2010s	214.67	211	218	6

Countries ranked near Germany

See the full ranking of 23 places →

More reference data data for Germany

Spring temperature anomalies 1.53 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 3.04 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -1.82 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6168 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.25 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 137.8 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

All data for Germany →

Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Germany?: Capital intensity in Germany was 218 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 218 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1890.
How does Germany rank for capital intensity?: Germany ranks 5th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 126 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).

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.