Capital intensity in Portugal
Portugal: Capital intensity was 119 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
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.
Capital intensity in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 3 | — |
| 1891 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1900 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 1911 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1919 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 1924 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 1930 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 1937 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 1943 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1948 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1952 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 1954 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 1956 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1957 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 1958 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 20 | +11.1% |
| 1962 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 24 | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 27 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 30 | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 32 | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 35 | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 37 | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 43 | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 47 | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 50 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 52 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 55 | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 56 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 62 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 62 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 64 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 66 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 68 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 69 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 72 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 74 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 78 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 79 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 78 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 79 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 80 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 80 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 82 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 83 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 86 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 89 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 92 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 95 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 97 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 100 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 101 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 103 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 108 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 111 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 115 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 121 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 121 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 119 | -1.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 119 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 60% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 119 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 200, 60% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital intensity in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | +33.3% | 3 | 4 |
| 1910 | +25.0% | 4 | 5 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
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
Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.