What is capital intensity in Portugal?

Capital intensity in Portugal was 119 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 123 in 2013.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1890.

How does Portugal rank for capital intensity?

Portugal ranks 19th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal 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 Portugal

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

Portugal: Capital intensity was 119 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

119

Change on year

down 1.7%

World rank

19th

of 23 countries

All-time high

123

in 2013

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Portugal, 1890–2015

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for capital intensity in Portugal is 119, measured in 2015.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Portugal peaked at 123 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1890.

Portugal ranks 19th of 23 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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	3.1	3	4	10
1900s	4	4	4	10
1910s	5.2	5	6	10
1920s	6.8	6	8	10
1930s	8.4	8	9	10
1940s	10.1	9	11	10
1950s	13.9	11	17	10
1960s	25.4	18	35	10
1970s	46.5	37	55	10
1980s	64.1	56	68	10
1990s	77.1	69	82	10
2000s	95.4	83	108	10
2010s	118.33	111	123	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Portugal?: Capital intensity in Portugal was 119 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 123 in 2013.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1890.
How does Portugal rank for capital intensity?: Portugal ranks 19th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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.